The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cashews ((not roasted or salted)); 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¾ cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; pinch of cayenne pepper ((optional)); ½ teaspoon spicy brown mustard ((optional)); 16 ounces Elbow or shell pasta of choice ((gluten-free, if needed))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

If you love mac and cheese, but you’re trying to avoid dairy, this vegan mac and cheese recipe is for you. It’s just as fast to prepare as the boxed version and tastes even better. With over 400 reviews, it's become a fan favorite and is the perfect dairy-free comfort food.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:39:05 GMT