Classic (Vegan) Mac 'N Cheese

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This Classic Mac'N Cheese recipe is a vegan version of everyone's favorite comfort food. Being vegan doesn't mean you have to miss out on the good stuff!

Classic (Vegan) Mac 'N Cheese
makes about 4-6 servings

8 oz. sea shell pasta or about 1 1/2 C. uncooked pasta (use what shape you like here)
3 Tb. flour (I recommend all-purpose for this one)
1/2 C. non-dairy butter (Earth Balance)
1 C. non-dairy milk, I used almond (you may need a bit more for a creamier sauce)
1/2 C. nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp. tumeric (for color & added health benefits)
1/2 C. Daiya cheddar style shreds
2 slices rice cheese slices (found here, I bought mine at Whole Foods)-optional
1 tsp. sea salt
ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375F.
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain & put back in pan.
In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly as it thickens. Gradually add milk while continuing to stir. Cook for 2 minutes as it thickens, then reduce heat to low.
Stir in butter, nutritional yeast, Daiya cheese, salt & pepper. Add more milk as necessary for a creamier sauce.
Pour over cooked pasta.
Add the rice cheese slices (If you're using them) by breaking them into bite-sized pieces and stirring them into the pasta mixture until they melt. (The result is a gooey, cheesy texture similar to a Velveeta recipe) The cheese slices are optional as it tastes great without them too.

Place in individual ramekins or 8" x 8" (or similar size) pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted (vegan cheese takes much longer to melt!).

*If you like it with crunchy breadcrumbs on top, just sprinkle 2 Tb. melted butter + 2 Tb. breadcrumbs mixed together on top and bake for about 15 minutes or until browned on top.

Enjoy and thanks for watching! Check out more healthy (vegan) recipes at http://veggie-kids.blogpspot.com/

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[veggiekidsblogspot]

Thanks, Rawvegansunshine! Yes, Amy's brand is way too good-I know if I buy it, it will be gone too quick. If you make this recipe, just be sure to take your time with the roux aka sauce and everything should turn out fine!

[mondezdurden]

To be honest: I don't mind the rice vegan slices but it does not melt. Thanks for the vid!

[cindybrooksy]

This so looks like my life. Earth balance, daiya cheese...I love earth balance butter (margarine). It's a staple in our fridge. And daiya cheese would be a staple in our fridge if it didn't leave as quickly as it comes in. I also loved watching your sugar cookie demo with you & your kids.

[LittleMissMakeupNerd]

That looks delicious :) I might try making that this weekend! Your kids are so cute also!

[TheSweetestVegan]

Yay yay, you should make it a video reply to my recipe. Your right, you do have to make sure those "cheese" slices are vegan, because some do look vegan, but they are not : ( Your kids are so cute

[rawvegansunshine]

I have tried Amys and it's soooo good! I've never tried making my own, I can't wait to try your recipe out. Love all your videos your a good mommy!