Mac and Cheese seems to be a staple in the diet of most average kids (at least in America). I remember standing on a kitchen chair so I could stir the butter, milk, and cheese packet into my Kraft mac and cheese as a kid. I also remember my Aunt’s incredibly yummy homemade mac and cheese (still working on recreating that one…). And I remember some not-so-good attempts at making a vegan version (which usually ended up clumpy and tasting a lot like the pimentos that made it orange).
This Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is so incredibly easy and simple. It’s not a gourmet macaroni, just a basic down-to-earth version that anyone could make and enjoy. You could even skip the “baked” part if you wanted, but I really like the extra crunch it adds to the texture.
Pair it with a salad and veggie of choice (and maybe even mashed potatoes!), and you have a meal in just 30 minutes.
Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
This baked vegan mac and cheese is incredibly easy to make, and is a delicious version of the classic American comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 18 oz pasta, cooked according to directions
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter (I use Earth Balance)
- 1 recipe Unbelievable Vegan Cheese Sauce*
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (for top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare favorite pasta according to directions. Be careful not to overcook, or it will be mushy after baking.
- While preparing the pasta, make your cheese sauce. Add additional water, nutritional yeast flakes, and salt, and blend until smooth.
- After pasta is cooked and drained, stir in 2 Tbsp vegan butter until melted and pasta is fully coated.
- Stir cheese into pasta until fully coated.
- Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
- Place in oven, and bake for 15 minutes, or until pasta is heated through and bread crumbs are toasted.
- Enjoy hot! Keeps for about 3-4 days in the fridge, although it is best fresh! Just pop it back in the oven before eating!
Find it online: https://seasonedwithsunshine.com/baked-vegan-mac-and-cheese/
NOTES:
Find the recipe for the Unbelievable Vegan Cheese Sauce HERE
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