Years of recipe testing led to this worth-the-wait version of our creamy original. Dairy free cheeze, tender organic rice pasta and a rich, smooth sauce come together in one truly tasty dish. Gluten free/dairy free/lactose free/vegan/soy free/kosher/plant based
Dairy-free mac ‘n’ cheese is a thing—a very delicious thing. It even comes in different shapes, sizes, and flavors. It even comes in different shapes, sizes, and flavors. Luckily for us vegan cheese lovers, lots of different brands make it, and you can find it in stores all across the country. For the dairy-free mac & cheese purist, Daiya Deluxe Cheddar Style Cheezy Mac is the stuff that dreams are made of. A rich, creamy cheddar style sauce covers gluten-free whole grain noodles, creating a cozy comfort food that you’ll want to eat every day. Kraft® Mac & Cheese Vegan is easy to prepare and made to be enjoyed by everyone. This gluten and dairy free version of a classic cheesy comfort food is great for serving on its own or with toast on the side for a quick, satisfying meal. You can even add your own touch like a sprinkle of chives to make it extra special. Dairy free Gluten free.
UPC Code - 042272-00043-2
Ingredients
Ingredients
ORGANIC RICE PASTA (ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC VEGAN CHEDDAR-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO AND CORN STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE], ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), ORGANIC VEGAN MOZZARELLA-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE]), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC NUTRITIONAL YEAST, ORGANIC MUSTARD SEED POWDER, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR). Includes Sunflower Seeds.
Nutrition
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving per container | ||
| Serving size | 1 tray (227g) | |
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories | 380 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 820mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ● | Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% | ● | Potassium 110mg | 2% |
| * | The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Cooking Directions
OVENS MAY VARY
Microwave Oven Remove overwrap. Place tray on a microwave--safe plate. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Cook on high for 1-2 more minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
Conventional Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove overwrap. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
Toaster Oven Remove overwrap and tray. Place in an oven-safe dish. Follow conventional oven directions.
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My all-time favorite variety is a chipotle mac and cheese topped with garlic bread crumbs. The creaminess of Gruyère and Cheddar make this dish, and it’s become my benchmark for measuring the success of any dairy free mac and cheese dish. When I reviewed Kathy Hester’sThe Vegan Slow Cooker last year I fell in love with the idea of making mac and cheese with a home made cashew based cheese, but never did as it seemed complicated. Let me share a little secret. It is not complicated at all.
Most of my “cheese” dishes use daiya cheese, and as much as I love this ingredient, the cashew based cheese I share with you today is simple to make at home and reminds me of the self-indulgent, rich cheesy flavor that my daiya cheese sauce has often lacked.
Cashew cheese really delivers makes the dairy free mac and cheese experience as authentic as possible. This recipe does need you to plan ahead a little, soaking cashews for the best part of a day before you make the cheese, but if you are the plan-ahead type of cook, or can soak the cashews before leaving for work and complete the prep when you return home, this dish is worth the effort. My wife is the one that took the plunge and made this cashew cheese – and as we begin a shift that will cut our meat consumption I expect this dish will become one we share often. You can serve it as a main dish, or smaller portions in mini ramekins will make excellent side dishes.
Dairy Free Mac and Cheese
Make Mac And Cheese Without Milk
- 1 1/2 cups cashews
- 1 diced bell pepper
- Juice of 1-2 limes (to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic
- Teaspoon salt
- Dash of red chili flakes
- Dash of chipotle hot sauce
- Teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package of pasta – elbow, or spirals work best.
Begin by soaking 1 1/2 cups of cashews in water for seven to nine hours. Once they have soaked, discard the water and rinse. Put the cashews in to a blender, vitamix or food processor along with all of the other ingredients except for one lime and olive oil. Blend the ingredients until smooth, pulse if you prefer. Taste, and add the juice of the second lime if you’d like to add a deeper citrus tone. It’s a subtle addition, but I think it makes the dish. Add a teaspoon of olive oil if your cheese is too thick.
Allow your cashew cheese to sit while you boil your pasta in salted water. Drain and rinse your pasta, then put it back in the pot and return over a low light. Gently stir in the cashew cheese, folding to make all the pasta gets coated. Resist the urge to this straight from the bowl – this dish doesn’t need any upgrade, but if you desire peas, tuna or tempeh bacon, I’d add it at this point. Mix again.
Spoon your mac and cheese into ramekins, or a large oven-safe dish and sprinkle with garlic breadcrumbs. Toast of a few minutes in the toaster oven, or under the broiler. It won’t take more than five minutes before there is a golden brown glow atop your vegan deliciousness.
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