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One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

This creamy one pot vegan mac and cheese is so simple, it’s basically magic. Four ingredients is all it takes. No cashews, no butter, no milk, and no roux!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 big bowls
Calories: 838 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried macaroni pasta (= half a box)
  • 2 cups vegan cheese shreds (see Note 1)
  • 2 cups milk of your choice (see Note 2)
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Add macaroni, cheese, and milk to a Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover with a lid and set it on medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  2. Once the pasta begins boiling, remove the lid. Turn the heat down to medium low and maintain a gentle simmer, uncovered.
  3. Simmer for the cook time indicated on your pasta package (or a few minutes longer if you prefer softer pasta), stirring occasionally. If you find your cheeze sauce is getting too dry before the pasta is fully cooked, stir in more milk, 1/4 cup at a time.
  4. Stir in the salt and add more to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cheese: I have tested this recipe with just about every vegan cheese brand available to me. Here's a list: Daiya, Emborg, Farm Boy, Ilchester Applewood, Nafsika’s Garden, Nurishh, Parmela Creamery, Violife, Vitalite. They all work. You can even use sliced cheese or whole cheese blocks; just tear them into smaller pieces to help them melt faster. The types of vegan cheese that may not perform so well are: cream cheese, homemade cheese, and the more “artisanal” nut-based soft cheeses.

  • Milk: As with the cheese, any unflavoured plant-based milk will work. If you’re in a pinch, even water will do the job. Personally I think Homemade Soy Milk gives the creamiest mouthfeel and flavour. Make sure not to use a sweetened or flavoured milk!

    If you prefer your mac and cheese on the saucy side, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk.

  • If you prefer your mac and cheese on the saucy side, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 838kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 116g (39%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1589mg (66%) Potassium 655mg (19%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2big bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 838

% Daily Value*

Calories 838kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 116g 39%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1589mg 66%
Potassium 655mg 14%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.