Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Inspired Mac n Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic comfort of mac n cheese—without the dairy! This Dairy-Free Chick-fil-A Inspired Mac n Cheese delivers all the cheesy goodness you crave with a plant-based twist. Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a rich, velvety sauce made from dairy-free cheddar and mozzarella shreds, a hint of nutritional yeast, and creamy unsweetened almond milk, this recipe captures the essence of the fast-food classic. A touch of garlic, onion, mustard powder, and paprika adds depth, while vegan butter and a smooth roux bring luscious texture. Perfect for vegans, the lactose-intolerant, or anyone seeking a lighter, dairy-free alternative, this comforting dish is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up to four. Add this flavor-packed crowd-pleaser to your weeknight dinner rotation, and you'll never miss the original!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1.5 cups Dairy-free cheddar cheese shreds
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free mozzarella cheese shreds
- 3 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to create a roux, about 1-2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the unsweetened almond milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the nutritional yeast, dairy-free cheddar cheese shreds, and dairy-free mozzarella cheese shreds. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Stir until combined.
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
Continue to cook over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve warm and enjoy your dairy-free Chick-fil-A inspired mac n cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.1 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.0 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4839 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 4067 mg | 313% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
