Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese ~
Is there a better comfort food than mac & cheese?
I don’t think so.
When I first went all plant-based, mac and cheese was one of those food groups – yes, mac & cheese is in a category all its own in my mind – I would just have to do without. Not so!
After much trial and error, I finally hit on the right one for us (that’s code for “kid-approved”) while developing a recipe for VegNews Magazine.
In honor of #NationalJunkFoodDay, the kids and I made an over-the-top Mac and Cheese Pizza with Potato Chip Topping and this is the mac & cheese we used.
See the full pizza recipe on VegNews.com –> Vegan Mac and Cheese Pizza with Potato Chip Topping
I like this mac & cheese for its simplicity and authentic taste! Only five ingredients and it’s got all the creamy cheesiness you know and love.
Ingredients for Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
You will need:
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup vegan chicken-style broth
- 6 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
How to Make Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
STEP FOUR: In the pot used for the pasta, combine the cashew mixture, broth, and cheese. Heat over medium heat until the cheese is melted. Fold in cooked elbow macaroni and serve warm.
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Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni
- 1½ cup + 2 tablespoons water divided
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup vegan chicken-style broth
- 6 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Into a small saucepan, add 1 cup water and cashews. Bring to a boil and cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
- Into a food processor or blender, add the remaining ½ cup + 2 tablespoons water. Blend on high until consistency is smooth.
- Into the pot used for the pasta, add cashew mixture, chicken-style broth, and cheese. Heat over medium heat until cheese is melted.
- Fold in cooked elbow macaroni and serve warm.
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Shibani
Mac and cheese is everyone’s favorite and it has every reason to be. Topping it with potato chips sound great. Really easy recipe with just 5 simple steps, I’m saving it for future 🙂
thiswifecooks
It is SO easy! Enjoy!
thebrunettebabedotcom
Awesome recipe 🙂 I would love to make this vegan macaroni because I am a vegetarian working on becoming a vegan.
thiswifecooks
Yay!! I was vegetarian for 5 years before finally going vegan!
eastcoasterlifestyle
This is such a delicious meal Holly. I definitely would like to try out this dish because I have a lot of my family members who are Vegetarians/Vegans.
eastcoasterlifestyle
This dish looks so delicious Holly! I need to try out this dish because I have a lot of family members that are Vegan/Vegetarian.
thiswifecooks
Thanks! It’s a nice recipe to have on hand and they’ll appreciate it not being a salad! 😉
Katharine
This is better than non vegan Mac and cheese!!
thiswifecooks
I’m so glad you love it and I agree! 🙂