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
What I like about this mac & cheese:
Two things – the simplicity and the authentic taste!
Only five ingredients and it’s got all the creamy cheesiness you know and love.
Ingredients for Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese:
- elbow macaroni pasta
- water
- raw cashews
- vegan chicken-style broth
- shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
How to make Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese:
Tools to help you make Easy Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese:
- Small saucepan – No need to soak the cashews; it’s faster to boil them!
- Medium saucepan – 2 quarts is the perfect size for combining the pasta and sauce.
- High speed blender – This is the secret to super smooth sauces!
Cheers!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1½ cup + 2 tablespoons water divided
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup vegan chicken broth
- 6 ounces shredded vegan mozzarella
Instructions
- Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Into a small pot, 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 remaining ½ cup + 2 tablespoons water. Blend on high until consistency is smooth.
- Into a medium pot, add cashew mixture, broth, and cheese. Heat over medium heat until cheese is melted.
- Fold in cooked elbow macaroni and serve warm.
Only five ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
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! 😉