How do I make vegan mac and cheese from scratch?

Discover the joy of making homemade vegan mac and cheese! Our from-scratch recipe will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling accomplished in the kitchen!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make vegan mac and cheese from scratch. Items include: macaroni vegan butter all-purpose flour unsweetened plant-based milk nutritional yeast flakes garlic powder onion powder turmeric vegan cheese, shredded

macaroni 8 ounces
vegan butter 2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
unsweetened plant-based milk 2 cups
nutritional yeast flakes 1 cup
garlic powder 1 teaspoon
onion powder 1/2 teaspoon
turmeric a pinch
vegan cheese, shredded 1 1/2 cups

Take note
As with any recipe, please exercise caution while handling hot ingredients and using kitchen appliances. Also, note that the texture and taste of vegan mac and cheese may vary slightly from the traditional version. But trust us, it'll still be lip-smackingly delicious!

1

Cook the macaroni

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Prepare the cheese sauce

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually pour in 2 cups of unsweetened plant-based milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it thickens.

3

Add the flavor

Stir in 1 cup of nutritional yeast flakes, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and a pinch of turmeric for color. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4

Cheese it up

Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 1/2 cups of your favorite vegan cheese, shredded. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Feel free to get creative with different flavors of vegan cheese to suit your taste.

5

Combine and serve

Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and stir until every noodle is coated with cheesy goodness. Serve hot and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your homemade vegan mac and cheese!