Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese

Name: Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup Hoosier Hill Farm Nutritional Yeast Flakes; 16 oz dried elbow or shell macaroni; ½ cup russet potatoes, peeled and diced; ½ cup carrots, peeled and diced; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 cup water (preferably use liquid from pot of boiled veggies); ¾ cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 30 min); ½ cup coconut milk; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp garlic powder; 2 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 2 pinch paprika

Hoosier Hill Farm Nutritional Yeast Flakes are a savory, plant based seasoning made from inactive dried yeast, with a rich, cheesy flavor that has made them a staple of vegan and dairy free cooking. Sprinkle them anywhere you would reach for parmesan, or whisk them into sauces for creamy vegan mac and cheese, queso, and gravies. Our flakes are vegan, non-GMO, and fortified with B vitamins, including vitamin B12.

How to Use Nutritional Yeast Flakes: Shake over popcorn, pasta, salads, roasted vegetables, and avocado toast for an instant savory boost. Whisk into cashew cream, blended potato and carrot sauce, or melted vegan butter for a smooth, cheesy sauce. Fold into scrambled tofu, seitan, and other plant based proteins for deep, umami flavor, or knead into homemade bread and cracker dough for a subtle cheesy note. Start with a tablespoon and season to taste; a little goes a long way.

Storage: Keep nutritional yeast flakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from light, like a sealed jar in the pantry. Moisture is the enemy, so we do not recommend refrigerating or freezing, since condensation can clump the flakes. Stored dry and sealed, they stay fresh through the best by date on the container.

Where to Buy Nutritional Yeast Flakes

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Whether your diet is vegan, high protein, or low carb, Hoosier Hill Farm has the quality ingredients you need to make meals for every lifestyle. Explore plant based pantry staples like Textured Vegetable Protein and Oat Milk Powder, and find your next favorite in our specialty diet collection.

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Yields 8 servings

Ingredients

½ cup Hoosier Hill Farm Nutritional Yeast Flakes
16 oz dried elbow or shell macaroni
½ cup russet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup carrots, peeled and diced
½ cup onion, chopped
1 cup water (preferably use liquid from pot of boiled veggies)
¾ cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 30 min)
½ cup coconut milk
2 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
2 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 pinch paprika

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Directions

Step one: Cook macaroni al dente, according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

Step two: Bring several cups of water to boil in a small pot.

Step three: Place chopped potatoes, carrots, and onion in the boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and soft enough to blend. Cooking time will vary slightly, based on how small you have chopped your veggies.

Step four: When veggies are soft enough to blend, use a slotted spoon to remove them from cooking water, and place them in your blender.

Step five: Add 1 cup of that cooking water to your blender, along with your remaining ingredients (Nutritional yeast flakes, cashews, coconut milk, lemon juice, and seasonings). Blend until smooth.

Step six: Pour sauce over your cooked macaroni noodles and stir. Place macaroni mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, or until crumbs are turning golden brown.