Vegan Mac and Cheese Bites
Perfect for parties, snacks, or meal prep, these Vegan Mac and Cheese Bites are a delicious plant-based twist on a classic comfort food. Made with creamy cashew-based "cheese" sauce infused with nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and a hint of turmeric, these bites are packed with rich, cheesy flavor without any dairy. The crispy breadcrumb topping adds incredible texture, while the mini muffin size makes them perfect for sharing. Quick and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, these bite-sized delights are also gluten-free friendly when using gluten-free breadcrumbs. Serve them warm as crowd-pleasing appetizers, kid-friendly snacks, or a fun finger food for your next get-together. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or just love innovative comfort food, these mac and cheese bites are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable stock
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes, then drain them.
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, turmeric powder, almond milk, and vegetable stock. Blend until very smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each well fully and gently pressing it down to compact.
Sprinkle the tops of each mac and cheese cup with breadcrumbs for an extra crispy top.
Spray the tops with a little olive oil to help them brown.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on top.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*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.
