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Easy Creamy Mac & Cheese

3.19 from 531 votes
This easy mac & cheese tastes even better than the boxed stuff we all grew up eating - with no harm done!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni cooked and drained
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups nondairy unsweetened, plain rice milk
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp yellow or dijon mustard
  • 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese

Method
 

Make the cheese sauce:
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Stir in the flour and let cook for a few minutes, forming a roux.
  3. Slowly add the milk while continuously stirring. Mix in the spices and mustard.
  4. Let cook until the mixture bubbles, occasionally stirring.
  5. Add the cheese while continuously stirring. Mix until it is completely melted.
Finish up:
  1. Combine the cheese and noodles until completely combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  2. Serve and top with extra paprika and parsley.