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Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

This Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is hands down the best vegan mac and cheese—so creamy, so cheesy, and honestly, just so good!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

Mac and Cheese:

  • 5 cups of pasta elbows or shells work great
  • ½ cup Miyoko’s Pourable Plant Milk Mozzarella
  • 1 ¾ cups reserved pasta water since we’ll add a bit more nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste white or yellow
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric for color
  • 1 package Miyoko's Classic Plant Milk Mozzarella grated (optional for extra cheesiness)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds tanginess that complements the cheese
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika adds depth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter for creamier texture

Breadcrumb Topping:

  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs panko for extra crunch
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs like parsley or chives, chopped finely

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 ¾ cups of the pasta water before draining.
  • Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the miso paste, garlic powder, ⅓ cup nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine. Slowly whisk in the reserved pasta water and coconut cream.
  • Add the Cheese: Gradually stir in the Miyoko’s Pourable Mozzarella and the Classic Plant Milk Mozzarella. Stir constantly until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
  • Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is well-coated.
  • Breadcrumb Topping: In a small pan, melt the vegan butter and toss the breadcrumbs until golden brown. Add chopped herbs for an extra pop of flavor.
  • Assemble: Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle the toasted breadcrumb mixture evenly on top.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes, until the top is crispy and the cheese sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve and Enjoy!