

CASHEW MAC AND CHEESE VEGAN FREE
Vegan Cheddar- I like good old vegan cheddar in this recipe, but feel free to have fun with others such as mozzarella or colby jack! My favorite brand here is Violife.Seasoning - Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika make quite a powerful flavor combination.Vegan creamer, half and half, or heavy cream work as well. I like soy best because it produces a smooth consistency. Make sure to get the kind that’s unsweetened, unflavored, and full-fat. Plant Milk- Regular plant-based milk works great here.If yours isn’t, you may want to add a pinch to the pasta along with the butter. Vegan Butter- Any type of vegan butter works.Pasta - Use any bite-sized pasta such as elbow, shells, etc.You have the option of eating it as a creamy bowl like Kraft, or topping it with breadcrumbs and baking it in the oven for a traditional southern baked mac and cheese. You can divide it into individual servings and reheat them for quick lunches similar to Amy’s frozen mac and cheese! It’s also a wonderful make-ahead meal that freezes well. I like to make it in a large batch to share with others around the holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. This recipe makes enough to feed a bigger group, although it can easily be halved if you want a smaller portion. All you need to do is add them to a pan and stir. The rich and creamy sauce is made with a simple combination of vegan cheeses, plant-based milk, and mouthwatering spices. As much as I love “nooch,” I didn’t want it to overpower the flavor in the cheese sauce. The vegan mac and cheese without cashews dish isn’t stiff, greasy, or paste-like.

In fact, we even skip the flour and butter roux here. There are no cashews to soak, nothing to blend, no odd, hard-to-find ingredients, and no wild steps to follow. This decadent meal is so easy to whip up with just 10 ingredients. No need to search any longer for the perfect recipe because this one is all the things! It’s rich, cheesy, creamy, velvety smooth, and tastes just like mac and cheese should. This is it! This is the vegan macaroni and cheese and your comfort-food dreams! This creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese (without cashews) is so cheesy and tastes just right! A few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes are all you need! Enjoy it as a classic stovetop dish or bake it in the oven for a crispy golden-brown top!
