Vegan Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe—a rich, creamy, and entirely dairy-free twist on a beloved classic. Made with wholesome ingredients like cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and nutritional yeast, the velvety "cheese" sauce is bursting with flavor from garlic, onion, and paprika. Topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, this baked dish offers the perfect balance of creamy and crispy in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this plant-based macaroni and cheese is ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings. Whether you're a committed vegan or just looking for a healthier comfort food option, this recipe is sure to satisfy all your cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Cashews
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, cover the cashews with boiling water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cashew cheese sauce, ensuring the pasta is fully coated.
Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the macaroni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3488 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.8 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 92.2 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1151 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 29.6 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 1499 mg | 32% | |
*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.
