Creamy Mac and Cheese
An incredibly rich and creamy dairy-free mac and cheese, ready in just 15 minutes. This easy, comforting recipe uses simple vegan ingredients for a deliciously satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, can be Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cups Macaroni (leftover is great, use gf if needed)
2 Tbs vegan butter
10 oz vegan cheddar, finely cut
1 cup almond milk
1 batch Vegan Parmesan Cheese (3 ingredients, 1 min)
7 oz vegan cream cheese
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start out with a large casserole or pot and melt vegan butter on low heat. Now add the vegan cheddar and also melt it while stirring all the time. Still on low heat, this is important!
- When the cheddar and butter are combined to a smooth mix, stir in the vegan cream cheese.
- Then add plant milk and parmesan and combine everything to a smooth sauce.
- Finally, give precooked macaroni to the pot, mix well, and season with salt and pepper, garlic, onion powder (and optional smoked paprika). Heat everything for 5 minutes, then serve in bowl or on plates.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free pasta.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored separately for up to 3 days.
- Add steamed broccoli or plant-based sausage for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 564 calories
- Sugar: 13 grams sugar
- Sodium: 312 milligrams sodium
- Fat: 25 grams fat
- Carbohydrates: 71 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber: 3.6 grams fiber
- Protein: 15 grams protein
Find it online: https://cleanvegankitchen.com/creamy-mac-and-cheese/