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Easy Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Easy Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 1 8-inch pan
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; ⅔ cup rice bran oil, divided; 2 cups unsweetened soy milk; 1 cup nutritional yeast; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Rating: 3 stars

9 Ratings
9 Reviews
1 Photo

Although this does not taste like the the traditional mac 'n cheese recipes most of us grew up with, it will satisfy your comfort food craving while helping you avoid preservatives, dyes, meat, and dairy. Stir in your favorite veggies and/or meatless filler and you've got yourself a satisfying meal. This recipe is very versatile; tweak ingredients to your liking!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

33 mins

total:

43 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 8-inch pan

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
⅔ cup rice bran oil, divided
2 cups unsweetened soy milk
1 cup nutritional yeast
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.

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Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon rice bran oil.
Step 3

Combine remaining rice bran oil, soy milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, mustard, and paprika in a high-powered food processor or blender; blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 4

Pour soy milk mixture over elbow macaroni in the bowl; toss to mix. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until center is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute hemp or almond milk for the soy milk if desired.

Tips

Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoon minced bottled garlic for the fresh garlic if desired.

Tips

Add 1 teaspoon ground turmeric if you like a more orange color.

Tips

If you prefer a crispy topping, bake uncovered.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

349.3 calories; 13.8 g protein; 30.4 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 52.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

jasonoliver76

02/23/2017

I made this for my son who cannot eat dairy. I used olive oil and unsweetened almond milk instead and it has an uncanny flavor to original mac and cheese! The rest of my family said that they preferred it over real mac and cheese but I'm sure that they were just caught up in the moment. Read More

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katlyndp

01/23/2018

While I have not made this yet I plan too. Would like to make a comment/recommendation about choice of noodles. A lot of noodles use eggs in it which is not vegan friendly. Be careful what you buy! Read More

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(2)

9 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 3

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jasonoliver76

02/23/2017

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02/23/2017

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Buckwheat Queen

01/10/2017

I used considerably less garlic in this. It doesn't taste like the boxed kind of mac 'n cheese but that isn't a bad thing. It's creamy and quite savory. I used gluten free penne because I didn't have elbow pasta. This is very easy to put together. Thank you for the recipe. Read More

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katlyndp

01/22/2018

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EP Designhouse

04/17/2017

Will definitely make this again. Doesn't taste like the 'traditional' mac n cheese but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's still delicious and satisfying. Husband loved it! Read More

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Janet Vaneman

03/09/2018

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gothicballerina

11/26/2017

Made exactly as directed. It was amazingly delicious. And easy. No it's not going to taste like your mom's homemade from when you were a kid. But it's wonderful nonetheless. Read More

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Frank

10/30/2017

This was horrible. I made it with almond milk and olive oil as another review mentioned I would never make this again. Read More

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kniemi

03/04/2018

This might be one of the WORST things I have ever made! Read More

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Susanna Weick

01/30/2018

Next time I would use less oil. Otherwise quite good. I used almond/cashew milk and I didn't have yellow mustard so I used mustard spice instead. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Easy Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 349.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 28 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 31 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 455 %

vitamin b6: 602 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 79 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 39 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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02/23/2017

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02/23/2017

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Buckwheat Queen

01/10/2017

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katlyndp

01/22/2018

While I have not made this yet I plan too. Would like to make a comment/recommendation about choice of noodles. A lot of noodles use eggs in it which is not vegan friendly. Be careful what you buy!

Helpful

(2)

EP Designhouse

04/17/2017

Will definitely make this again. Doesn't taste like the 'traditional' mac n cheese but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's still delicious and satisfying. Husband loved it!

Helpful

(1)

Janet Vaneman

03/09/2018

Helpful

(1)

gothicballerina

11/26/2017

Made exactly as directed. It was amazingly delicious. And easy. No it's not going to taste like your mom's homemade from when you were a kid. But it's wonderful nonetheless.

Helpful

(1)

Frank

10/30/2017

This was horrible. I made it with almond milk and olive oil as another review mentioned I would never make this again.

Helpful

(1)

kniemi

03/04/2018

This might be one of the WORST things I have ever made!

Helpful

(1)

Susanna Weick

01/30/2018

Next time I would use less oil. Otherwise quite good. I used almond/cashew milk and I didn't have yellow mustard so I used mustard spice instead.

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