Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces package small macaroni noodles (cooked according to package directions (use gluten free noodles, if desired)); 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid (or from the squash/onion...either one will work)); 1 1/2 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash; 1/2 large sweet onion (peeled and sliced); 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

The most-loved recipe on Veggie Inspired — and for good reason. This Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is deeply creamy, golden, and made entirely from whole food ingredients. No fake cheese, no nutritional yeast required. Kid-tested on national TV and approved by picky eaters everywhere. Ready in 50 minutes and endlessly adaptable.Inspired by Veg News Baked Mac and Cheese.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:22:05 GMT