Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese — Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) elbow macaroni or other short pasta
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (soy, oat, or almond)
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2–4 hours
  • 1 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric (for color, optional)
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • ½ cup vegan shredded cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs, for the topping
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted vegan butter, for mixing with breadcrumbs

Optional: Add a pinch of chili flakes or some chopped jalapeños for a spicy version.