Vegan Powdered Cheese (Mac and Cheese Mix)

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Vegan Powdered Cheese (Mac and Cheese Mix)

This 5-minute vegan powdered cheese is one of my favorite last minute plant-based meals. Simply requires to combine a few spices together, then store the mix in the pantry until craving a quick, but scrumptious bowl of cheesy noodles. Dairy-free, nut-free and does not requires a blender or food processor. So much better than the store-bought boxed mac and cheese!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 46kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

Vegan powdered cheese

¾ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup flour all-purpose or whole wheat
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
2 tsp salt
1 tsp coconut sugar brown sugar works too
1 tsp ground mustard
¼ tsp turmeric powder

To make the mac and cheese

2 ½ cups macaroni noodles
1 ½ cup plant-based milk unsweetened and unflavored
½ cup prepared vegan powdered cheese mix

Instructions

To make the vegan powdered cheese

In a medium size storage container, combine all the vegan powdered cheese ingredients together and stir/shake. Store in the pantry until ready to use.

To make the mac and cheese

Cook the noodles al dente. Then, drain well and set the noodles aside.
In the same pot, combine the cold milk with the spice mix and whisk well. Then, turn on the heat to medium and bring to a simmer while whisking often. It should thicken after cooking only for a few minutes.
Add the cooked noodles to the pot of cheese sauce and stir. Taste and add more salt if needed and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the sauce if desired. You can also adjust the consistency by adding a little more milk. Serve right away.

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Notes

The powdered cheese has a long shelf life as it contains only dry pantry ingredients.
Storing the leftover pasta: Once the mac and cheese is done, the noodles tend to soak on the sauce while storing in the fridge. Because of that, try to only make what you need for that meal.
Fun additions to the mac and cheese mix: chili powder, lemon pepper, cayenne, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, etc.
Boost your pasta dish by adding cooked vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower or green beans. Include extra protein as well such as cooked beans, tofu and tempeh.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving (including only the powdered mix) provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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