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Creamy, decadent and topped with a bacon and shallot breadcrumb crust, this is the Best Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Ready in less than an hour! | ThisSavoryVegan #vegan #macandcheese
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The Best Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Creamy, decadent and topped with a bacon and shallot breadcrumb crust, this is the Best Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Ready in less than an hour!
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:40 mins
Total Time:55 mins

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dry pasta
  • 6 tbsp vegan butter separated
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits separated
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan
  • 1 cup veggie broth
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric optional*
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • fresh parsley for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente.** Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and a pinch of salt & pepper to the pan. Cook until shallots are tender, but not browned (approx. 3-5 minutes). Remove from the heat.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of bacon bits and shallot/butter mixture in a bowl. Stir to combine and set aside. 
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pan. Add flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly. 
  • Stir in milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly. Once heated through and thickened, add cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Add parmesan, veggie broth, turmeric, garlic salt, ground mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of bacon bits and pepper. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. 
  • Pour into a casserole dish and top with breadcrumb topping.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Increase heat to broil and bake until topping is browned. Remove from the oven, top with parsley and serve. 

Notes

*The turmeric is just for coloring. If you decide not to use it, there will be no change in flavor, you just won't get that intense yellow color.
**You want to slightly undercook the pasta since it will continue to cook in the oven.
**When reheating, you may want to add some additional milk and butter to each serving to give it some additional moisture. 
Servings: 8