This is THE most asked for dish in our home by family and friends. Dairy-free. Lactose-free. Perfect for those with a dairy allergy and miss cheese! The closest thing to the REAL THING and many believe, BETTER than the BEST Macaroni and Cheese they have had. Seriously.
I am revealing my secret family recipe… I’m taking a deep breath here, so give it a shot and give me your feedback!
This is completely, 100% my recipe and considered to be VEGAN COMFORT FOOD. If you are looking for a healthy low-fat alternative, stop reading now. I wouldn’t recommend eating this every day if you are planning on losing some pounds however this is the BEST dish for everyone, regardless of their eating preferences.
*AWESOME for the kids to pop in a lunch box (heated thermos) for school lunch… this has nominated me to BEST MOM OF THE YEAR on several occasions 😉
I do not measure when I make this dish however I will give you my best estimates.
Ingredients for 5-6 people:
1 lb. pasta
10-12 oz. almond milk (unsweetened)
Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Cheddar Cheese block
1 brick of Earth Balance
1-2 cups of bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs (we like a lot)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Start water for pasta.
In a medium pot, add milk and entire block of Vegan Cheddar and stir until melted on medium heat.
Make sure that the pasta is cooked al dente so drain it a couple of minutes prior to their recommended cook time. Grease your baking dish lightly with the Earth Balance vegan butter and melt the remaining 7 tbsp or so. (This can be cut in half, the full stick of “butter” isn’t needed however I did say that we love bread crumbs, yes?) In a medium bowl, mix bread crumbs with completely melted Earth Balance adding more crumbs if wanted/needed.
Once pasta is ready, drain and toss into baking dish.
Pour cheese directly on top and mix until evenly distributed. spread bread crumb mixture on top. Bake in oven for 30 minutes covered for the first 20 and uncovered for the last 10 for the bread crumbs to slightly brown.
Let us know your thoughts, offer your suggestions not just for US but for others, too! :)