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A Bowl of Vegan Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese with Water Glass and a Bunch of Chives in the Background
Vegan Everything Bagel Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Love everything bagels? You need everything bagel mac in your life! Creamy, dairy-free mac and cheese is topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs and everything bagel seasonings to make this indulgent vegan dinner.

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 623 kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces small dried pasta (such as shells or elbow macaroni)
For the Topping
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk, divided
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • Salt to taste
For Serving
  • Chopped scallions or chives
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions, then drain it into a colander, return it to the pot, and toss it with a dash of oil to prevent sticking.

  3. While the pasta cooks, stir all of the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.

  4. Place the cashews into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade, along with ¼ cup of the milk, the miso paste, lemon juice, tapioca starch, and white pepper.

  5. Blend the mixture to a smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  6. Preheat your broiler.

  7. Once the pasta has cooked and the cashew mixture is blended, place the remaining 2 ¾ cup of milk into a medium saucepan or large oven-safe skillet, then place the pot over medium heat.

  8. Heat the milk, stirring frequently, until it comes to a simmer.

  9. Add the cashew mixture to the pot, whisking vigorously until fully blended with the milk.

  10. Continue to cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, whisking frequently, until it thickens up to the consistency of cheese sauce.

  11. Stir in the pasta until uniformly coated with the sauce.

  12. Taste-test and season with salt if needed.

  13. If you've been using a saucepan, transfer your mixture to a casserole or baking dish. If you've been using an oven-safe skillet, leave it in there. In either case, smooth out the top with a spatula.

  14. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pasta.

  15. Place the skillet or baking dish under the broiler and broil just until the topping begins to brown, 1-2 minutes. Watch it closely to avoid burning.

  16. Divide the macaroni onto plates and top with scallions or chives.

  17. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Loosely adapted from Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese from My Name is Yeh.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Everything Bagel Mac & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 Calories from Fat 221
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Sodium 1363mg57%
Potassium 440mg13%
Carbohydrates 82.4g27%
Fiber 5.1g20%
Sugar 5.5g6%
Protein 19.2g38%
Calcium 330mg33%
Iron 5.6mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.