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    Truffled White Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

    November 3, 2019 by Lauren Hartmann 14 Comments

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    I have tried a million different combinations of ingredients in search of the creamiest vegan cheese sauce to make the most fantastic vegan macaroni and cheese. This truffled white vegan macaroni and cheese nails it. My secret is super simple. Soaked cashews and tofu. Yup. That’s it. I can get behind a healthier “cheese” sauce made with carrots and potatoes and such, but this sauce is where it’s at. Not to mention, that this version really isn’t unhealthy anyway. It’s just a bit more decadent, but the holidays call for decadence. Which is why this is my choice for a Thanksgiving side dish!

    This macaroni and cheese can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta, which is excellent in my book. I always like to have a few things at holiday gatherings that can be eaten by everyone. With Thanksgiving being a pretty carb and gluten heavy holiday, it is nice to have something that is super delicious that I can serve.

    This vegan macaroni and cheese is just a completely solid dish and so delicious even without the truffle. So, if the truffle flavor is not your thing, you can just leave it out and make the yummiest white mac and cheese I’ve ever had. I love truffle, but it is pricey. So it’s great for the holidays, but this recipe can be used any day of the week if you want to leave the the oil out. You can add all kinds of flavors to the sauce if you prefer. The white “cheese” sauce is a great base for all kinds of things. Garlic, herbs, chives,veggies. The ideas are endless. With only 8 ingredients plus salt and pepper, this comes together super easily. 

    Truffled White Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

    Print Recipe
    Super creamy white "cheese" and macaroni with truffle oil!
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 6
    Calories 457.42
    Author Lauren Hartmann

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Raw cashews, soaked
    • 1 Block(15oz.) Firm tofu (not extra firm)
    • 1 Cup Non dairy milk, I used soy milk
    • 1/4 Cup Nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon Agave syrup
    • 16 oz. Macaroni, regular or gluten free
    • 1 Tablespoon Truffle oil, vegan friendly
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Soak the cashews, either in cold water for 8-12 hours or in boiling water for about 30 minutes.
    • When ready, drain the cashews and add them to a blender.
    • Squeeze as much liquid out of the tofu as you can with your hands over the sink. Then break it up and add that to the blender as well.
    • Then add the non-dairy milk, the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, pepper and agave to the blender.
    • Blend on high, scrapping down the sides as needed, until the sauce is completely smooth. It may take a few minutes. If you are having a hard time blending, add a splash more milk. Set aside.
    • Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and return it to the pot.
    • Pour the "cheese" sauce over the pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings. I usually add more salt and pepper.
    • Add the truffle oil and stir to combine. Serve.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 457.42kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.16g | Protein: 15.96g | Fat: 13.79g | Saturated Fat: 2.29g | Sodium: 414.87mg | Potassium: 408.58mg | Fiber: 3.79g | Sugar: 6.68g | Vitamin A: 154.58IU | Vitamin C: 2.83mg | Calcium: 78.9mg | Iron: 2.72mg

     

     

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    Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-Free, Side dish

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Melinda

      November 8, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe and so easy to make! Will be making this again for sure!

      Reply
      • Jaime

        December 2, 2019 at 11:11 pm

        I made this tonight and my kids went nuts over it! Needless to say my wife and I loved it as well. I baked it with Panko bread crumbs on top and it was awesome!!
        Thank you!! I love your recipes!!😋

        Reply
    2. Karen

      November 14, 2019 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      Made this today. So easy and SO DELICIOUS.

      Reply
    3. Alexis Vestby

      November 18, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I was weary using tofu blended as a sauce cause that is new for me, but it is soooo good! I did not have truffle oil so I omitted that. Tastes amazing!

      Reply
    4. Michael

      December 13, 2019 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple to make and delicious! I didn’t have truffle oil so I diced some mushrooms, cooked them separately, and threw them in when combining everything. Added some nice flavor and texture.

      Reply
    5. Luke

      January 21, 2020 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      This was such a good mac recipe! It’s one of the quickest versions out there and finishes with a great texture. The tofu is a nice touch and makes the portions very filling. I had to use an extra 1/4 cup oat milk to get the blender going but from there it was smooth sailing. Thanks for another great meal!

      Reply
    6. B

      July 22, 2020 at 12:28 am

      This is amazing! My one year old gobbled it up. Extra truffle oil to drizzle on top is essential. I wonder how it would taste broiled after mixed? That’s my next step. I also added pan-fried mushrooms, onions and peas.

      Reply
    7. Caitlin

      July 31, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This has to be my new favorite vegan mac recipe. I kept some of the pasta water to thin out the sauce and it was perfect!

      Reply
    8. Kalli

      August 7, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing dish. This is my first full week going vegan, and this recipe is proving to me that I never need to eat cheese again!!

      Reply
    9. Julia

      August 23, 2020 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      Delish. I added fresh garlic (4 cloves) and didn’t have truffle oil – but did have truffle salt. And yum! Voila. Delightful. And it makes a TON of sauce.

      Reply
    10. Joanna

      October 21, 2020 at 3:10 am

      5 stars
      So easy! The sauce is such a great base to play around with. I’ve started switching the agave syrup for a balsamic reduction to add a bit of acid with the sweet.

      Reply

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      […] Want to really impress someone? Invest in a bottle of quality truffle oil. This recipe is fairly straightforward and the ingredient list is intentionally short to allow this coveted ingredient to shine. Just be aware: once you acquire a taste for truffles, it’s hard to go back to the original. Get the recipe here […]

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