One Pot Creamy Gluten Free Vegan Mac & Cheese.

I have worked for years to create dairy free options but things got more serious for me when I developed a dairy allergy in early 2020. Since then I have been absolutely determined to figure out the best possible options.

When I had the idea to create a one pot version it had to happen. You cook the pasta right in the cheese sauce.

We LOVE Mac and cheese around the holidays - it would feel wrong to not have it. So I’ve been messing around with this recipe for a year and half until I got it just right.

If you enjoy the flavor of nutritional yeast then this gluten free vegan Mac and cheese is for you! I have found that combining nutritional yeast with mushroom powder is a magical combination and really gets you pretty dang close to getting that cheesy flavor!! The mushroom powder is essential. Don’t skip it. It’s truly what sets this recipe apart from others.

I will soon be experimenting with a corn flake top baked version as well! Stay tuned for that!

You can use any shape of pasta that you want but I’m partial to shells for Mac & cheese. I typically buy the gluten free shells from jovial.

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To make Grain Free & Paleo:

Swap out the gluten free all purpose flour for 1 tbsp of starch (tapioca or potato) + 3 tbsp of cassava flour.

Opt for one of jovials grain free cassava based pasta. Any shape is fine. (https://amzn.to/3EqVyBQ)

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We thoroughly enjoy this Mac and cheese and I’m positive you will too.

This recipe makes a pretty big batch - feel free to cut it in half of serving to a smaller family.

Gluten Free & Vegan One Pot Mac & Cheese

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Author: Brittany Angell

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

Vegan One Pot Mac & Cheese

• 1 Large Onion, Diced
• 1 Stick Vegan Butter (8 tbsp)
• 4 Tbsp Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
• 2 Cans Full Fat Coconut Cream
• 4 Cups Veggie Broth (of choice) *Chicken is great if you aren't vegan.
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 4 Tsp Paprika (sweet)
• 1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2- 1  Tsp Turmeric Powder (optional to add some orange color)
• 1 Tbsp Trader Joe's Mushroom Powder
• 1 Tsp Ground Mustard
• 2 Tsp Himalayan Salt
• 1 Cup Nutritional Yeast
• 16 Oz Gluten Free Pasta (I used two 8 ounce boxes of gluten free shells. )
• Optional: Add a little bit of franks red hot sauce if you like your mac and cheese to have a kick. 

Instructions

Vegan One Pot Mac & Cheese

1. On medium heat in a large braising pan or large skillet (with tall sides) melt the butter and cook the onions over medium low heat until golden brown. 
2. Add the flour and spices into the pan to toast the spices. 
3. Whisk in the liquids, bring to a gentle boil, and add in the pasta.
4.  Stir often to avoid sticking. Cook the pasta until al dente and serve warm!  

Notes:

If you want to add the turmeric for a nutrition and color boost- please note that as it cooks it will make the mac & cheese get darker & will progressively change the color.

As this mac and cheese cools it will thicken- if you want to thin out the sauce when reheating you can whisk in more coconut milk, water or broth!

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