Dairy-Free Homemade Annie's Style Mac and Cheese
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this creamy and delicious Dairy-Free Homemade Annie's Style Mac and Cheese, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite! This recipe features tender dairy-free elbow macaroni cloaked in a velvety, nut-free "cheese" sauce made with nutritional yeast, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of dijon mustard for depth. Hints of garlic, onion, turmeric, and paprika elevate the flavor, while a simple roux ensures the perfect creamy texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome vegan mac and cheese is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. Gluten-free pasta can easily be substituted to make this recipe gluten-free-friendly. Serve hot and enjoy true comfort food indulgence without the dairy!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dairy-free elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dairy-free elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in the unsweetened almond milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, roughly 3-5 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, sea salt, ground white pepper, paprika, and ground turmeric. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. More nutritional yeast can be added for a cheesier flavor.
Step 6
Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring to coat all the pasta evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately while warm, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (808.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1244.1 |
| Total Fat 36.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2944.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 194.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 43.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 918.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 864.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories