Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Crunchy Potato Chip Crust (gluten-free, dairy-free) Disclosure: As mentioned earlier in the post, the nice folks at Banza sent a few boxes of their pasta to me. No other compensation was received and I was not asked to write about their product. Mac n’ Cheese lovers unite! This healthier version of the classic is Vegan, Dairy and Gluten Free. Perfect for those looking to still enjoy this childhood favorite without all the heavy ingredients, plus an extra sneaky serving of sweet potato’s makes this dish even more nutritious.
Dairy Free Mac ‘N Cheese
Created by Fork and Beans for the 2015 Blogger Ambassador Program Dairy Free Mac ‘N Cheese is a delicious dairy free alternative to out of the box mac ‘n cheese. Just add Ancient Harvest and enjoy!
- 1 (8 oz) box Ancient Harvest Gluten Free Pasta Elbows
- 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
- ½ cup cauliflower florets (or use peeled potato)
- ½ cup butternut squash, cubed
- ¼ cup carrots, cubed
- ½ cup nondairy milk, unsweetened
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. gluten free flour
- 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp. mustard powder
- ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce (omit for soy free option)
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- In a pot with 2 cups of boiling water, cook the cauliflower (or potato), butternut squash, and carrots until tender (approx. 15 minutes). Drain.
- Cook the pasta as directed on the box. One minute before the cooking time is over, add the broccoli florets to lightly cook with the pasta. Drain.
- In the same pot cooking the veggies, throw in the nondairy milk, veggie broth, and gluten free flour and cook on medium-high heat. Whisk until the flour blends into the milk and becomes thick and bubbly.
- Whisk in the spices, nutritional yeast, and worcestershire sauce.. Cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add the softened veggies and sauce mix into a high speed blender to smooth out OR place the veggies into the pot with the sauce mix and use a hand blender. If you use a blender you will get a smoother sauce.
- Transfer back into the pot and add the pasta and broccoli. Season as desired.
Notes:
This sauces freezes so well that you can double the recipe for the dairy free cheese sauce and place half of it into an ice cube tray or a freezer-safe container. Allow to defrost for a quick removal from the container and warm up in a saucepan over medium low heat until heated thoroughly.
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
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
Non Dairy Mac And Cheese
| 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.
Gluten Free Cheese Brands
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.