Vegan Mac and Cheese Bites
Transform your comfort food cravings into bite-sized perfection with these irresistible Vegan Mac and Cheese Bites! Featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a velvety, cashew-based cheese sauce made with nutritional yeast, turmeric, and a hint of Dijon mustard, these plant-based treats are baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Not only are they dairy-free and packed with flavor, but they can also be made gluten-free with the right breadcrumbs, offering a crowd-pleasing option for parties, snacks, or even weeknight dinners. Ready in under an hour, these bite-size delights are the ultimate combo of creamy, crispy, and crave-worthy—perfect for showcasing the best of vegan comfort food in every poppable nibble!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable stock
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 0 Olive oil spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with olive oil.
Step 2
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes, then drain them.
Step 4
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, turmeric powder, almond milk, and vegetable stock. Blend until very smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
Step 5
Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
Step 6
Spoon the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each well fully and gently pressing it down to compact.
Step 7
Sprinkle the tops of each mac and cheese cup with breadcrumbs for an extra crispy top.
Step 8
Spray the tops with a little olive oil to help them brown.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on top.
Step 10
Allow to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (741.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1599.5 |
| Total Fat 62.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2541.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 218.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 54.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 575.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1382.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories