The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe| Chef Joya | Say What! It’s Vegan? | Best Holiday Soul Food

cashews

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Silken tofu provides creaminess with lower fat.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds flavor but is not vegan.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly cooking oil.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture for topping.

Start by adding vegan butter to a pot; the amount is unspecified.

Add flour to the pot immediately after the vegan butter.

Next, add tapioca starch to the mixture; the creator mentions that arrowroot starch can be substituted.

Mix the ingredients using a whisk.

Add vegan sour cream to the mixture; the creator does not specify the amount.

Pour in unsweetened plant-based milk (cashew milk) gradually, ensuring it is at room temperature to prevent seizing.

Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder to the mixture.

Incorporate vegan worcestershire sauce and hot sauce for flavor.

Add dijon mustard and smoked paprika next.

Include nutritional yeast, adobo, and vegan chicken bouillon to the mix.

Add a little sugar to balance the flavors.

Stir in elbow macaroni, ensuring the noodles are well combined with the sauce.

Add additional vegan cheese on top of the macaroni mixture.

Prepare a custard by mixing just egg with a little milk, then pour it over the macaroni mixture.

Sprinkle cajun seasoning on top for extra flavor.

Transfer the dish to an oven preheated to 400°F (204°C) and bake for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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