Baked Vegan Mac-n-Cheese

Ingredients 

• 500 g macaroni
• 4 tsp. vegan butter
• 4 tsp. all-purpose flour
• 500 ml unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. paprika powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 200 g vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
• 50 g breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in the flour and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture forms a paste.
5. Gradually pour in the non-dairy milk, whisking continuously, until the mixture is smooth and thick.
6. Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, paprika powder, salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is heated through.
7. Stir in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese until melted.
8. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
9. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
10. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
12. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade vegan mac-n-cheese!

Note: You can use any type of non-dairy milk that you prefer, such as almond milk, soy milk or oat milk. You can also use a different type of vegan cheese, or a combination of different cheeses, if you prefer.

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