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4 Cheese Non Dairy Mac and Cheese

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Here we have the BEST Non Dairy Mac and Cheese recipe on the internet plus it’s soy-free! The use of FOUR kinds of vegan cheese makes this dairy-free mac and cheese super creamy! 


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The hardest thing about eating a vegan diet is giving up the classic comfort favorite; mac and cheese! The vegan mac and cheese struggle is REAL, but I have solved that problem. By far, this non dairy mac and cheese is the BEST I’ve ever had! It’s SO creamy, decadent, and delicious!

WHAT IS THE BEST VEGAN CHEESE TO USE FOR THIS?

I use FOUR kinds of vegan cheese for this recipe. There are all types of vegan cheeses on the market, but below are the ones I recommend.

  • Homemade Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauces. In this How to Make Vegan Cheese post, I share two vegan cheese recipes that are ridiculously simple to make and use ingredients that are easy to find. One is a cheddar cheese sauce, and the other is a cream cheese spread.
  • Store-Bought Vegan Cream Cheese: If making my homemade cream cheese recipe is too much work, try substituting with Kite Hill’s or Miyoko’s Vegan Cream Cheese. I have never used any of these products, but I’ve been seeing a lot of vegans comment on how much they love it, so I feel okay recommending it.
  • Daiya Cutting Board Shredded Vegan Cheeses: I use both the Shredded Cheddar and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese from Daiya, completing this delicious four-cheese vegan mac! I LOVE the taste of this cheese. Make sure you get the CUTTING BOARD version as it tastes a lot better than the original. Also, stick with their shreds and not their blocks for the optimal taste!

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO MAKE NON DAIRY MAC AND CHEESE 

The best results for this recipe will come out better if you follow the method precisely. But there are a few alternatives you can swap out if you choose.

  • Omitting Processed Cheese: If you prefer not to use store-bought cheese, no problem! Try making this recipe only using my two homemade kinds of cheese. I promise it’ll be delicious. It will just be a two cheese mac and cheese instead! 
  • Using Gluten Free Pasta: I exclusively use gluten-free brown rice pasta when making pasta dishes. Gluten-Free pasta has come a long way and is no longer mushy when cooked. So this vegan mac and cheese will work very well as a gluten-free dish!
  • Baked or Stove Top: This mac and cheese taste good, whether you want to bake it or not! In this recipe, I broil the top of the mac and cheese, rather than baking it, but you can skip this step if you’d like.

HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE

1. Make the Cheese Sauce and Cook the Pasta

  • First, make my easy homemade vegan cheese sauce, which only requires you to put a few ingredients in a blender and you’re done!
  • Next, begin to boil your pasta until al dente’. Drain and set aside.
  • Place a pot on medium-low heat and add the cheese sauce and shredded cheese to the pot. Stir until the shredded cheese is melted.
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2. Mix the Cheeses and Pasta Together

  • Now, add store-bought vegan cream cheese or my homemade vegan cream cheese. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir.
  • You can eat this non dairy mac and cheese like this, but to make it even better pour it in a baking dish and broil until the top becomes golden brown.
  • Serve this with my Crispy Cauliflower Steaks for a filling dinner!
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HEALTH BENEFITS:

The health benefits in this dish come from the brown rice gluten-free pasta. Brown rice pasta is a good source of fiber, with nearly three grams in a one-cup serving of cooked pasta.

Also, being that this vegan mac and cheese is soy-free is a plus! Soy is often genetically modified and may impact thyroid function in those with low levels of iodine.

***NOTE: This blog is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner.  All information contained in this blog is the opinion of Monique and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

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Four Cheese Non Dairy Mac and Cheese

The BEST Vegan Four Cheese Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe!

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Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free mac and cheese, non dairy mac and cheese
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 536 kcal
Author Daytime Vegan

Ingredients

Mac and Cheese

  • 16 ounce box of pasta , cooked according to the box instructions and drained
  • 1 cup vegan cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Daiya Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Daiya Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 serving vegan cheddar cheese sauce

Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce

  • 1 zucchini , peeled or roughly chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup roasted bell peppers , roughly chopped
  • 1 heaping tablespoon coconut oil
  • salt , to taste
  • cup water

Instructions

Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce

  1. Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.

Mac and Cheese

  1. Place a large pot on medium heat. Once hot, add the vegan cheddar cheese sauce, shredded cheddar, and shredded mozzarella. Stir for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until most of the cheese is melted. You might still see small chunks of the shredded cheese, but that’s fine.

  2. Add the vegan cream cheese and cooked pasta. Stir until everything is mixed well.

  3. Pour this mixture into a baking dish. Place the oven on broil. Broil the mac and cheese until it is golden brown. Be sure to watch it because it can easily burn when using the broiler. It takes my oven about 4 minutes or so to get it golden brown.
  4. Serve.

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Recipe Notes

You can use more or less of the cheeses. If you want to use the full bags of shredded Daiya cheeses, then go for it! If you want to use less cheese sauce, less Daiya cheese, or omit the cream cheese, do it. This is a very versatile recipe. Make it to your liking.

 

Use gluten free pasta to make this recipe gluten free.

 

My recipes for Homemade Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Homemade Garlic Herb Cream Cheese are linked in the blog post above.

Nutrition Facts
Four Cheese Non Dairy Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 536 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 658mg29%
Potassium 367mg10%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 95IU2%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. AvatarJoan says

    January 4, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    Never tried vegan mac n cheese but oh boy this looks too good. I also love baking mine.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 4, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you! Yes, the crust you get from baking it is the beeeest!

      Reply
  2. AvatarPinay Odyssey says

    January 4, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Looks like a very delicious and healthy recipe, despite the name – Four cheeses. I love pasta, but never tried the glutenfri one. I’m sharing this recipe to my sister, I bet she’d love to try it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 4, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you! I hope she enjoys it!

      Reply
  3. AvatarJessica Joachim says

    January 4, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    This vegan mac and cheese looks absolutely delicious! We are cutting down on meat and animal products in our lives so this looks like it would be a perfect solution!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 12:09 am

      That’s wonderful! Please give this recipe a try!

      Reply
  4. AvatarJessica says

    January 4, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    My friend wants to try the vegan lifestyle and would like to support her. This recipe will allow that and it looks great!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 12:08 am

      That’s wonderful and how nice of you to support her! Thank you, I hope she enjoys this recipe!

      Reply
  5. AvatarDani says

    January 5, 2019 at 12:02 am

    Mac and cheese rocks! Thank you for sharing this amazing vegan version of a classic dish. I look forward to giving it a go!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 12:07 am

      My pleasure. Thank you for the kind words!

      Reply
  6. AvatarJolie Starrett says

    January 5, 2019 at 12:59 am

    This looks amazing. A must try!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. AvatarTara Pittman says

    January 5, 2019 at 7:38 am

    I have dairy allergies that recently got worse so I can’t have any dairy or my asthma kicks in. I use the Daiya cheese on my pizza and it is not that bad.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      It’s definitely a great alternative to real cheese!

      Reply
  8. AvatarSummer Mitch Ryan says

    January 5, 2019 at 8:01 am

    Anything cheesy is yummy! We are not only ice cream lovers, we are cheese monsters too. So this should be delish.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      I love cheese too!

      Reply
  9. AvatarA Infinite Step says

    January 5, 2019 at 10:31 am

    yummy to look and I am sure yummy to taste! A good collection for my cooking list! Your photography is also amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. AvatarCristina Petrini says

    January 5, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I do not have problems with gluten, lactose or anything else, but I love when I find targeted recipes because they pay attention to any need without sacrificing taste!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. AvatarKayla says

    January 5, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    I think my husband would really enjoy this. He loves super creamy and super cheesy stuff.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      He’d definitely love it then!

      Reply
  12. AvatarOla @ WanderWithOla says

    January 5, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Oh wow, I’ve never heard of Vegan Mac and Cheese before. This definitely looks really delicious and healthy. I would love to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. AvatarGabby S. says

    January 5, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    This looks AMAAAAZING!!!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 5, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you! I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  14. AvatarMom Life Optimized says

    January 5, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    My kids love Mac N Cheese and this would be a great recipe to try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:01 am

      I think they’ll love this recipe. Thank you!!

      Reply
  15. AvatarIrina says

    January 5, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    Wow! This recipe looks amazing! The vegan cheeses look and melt very nice, which isn’t always the case in my opinion! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:01 am

      Thank you so much! My pleasure.

      Reply
  16. AvatarJasmine says

    January 5, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Wow! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as vegan cheese! This blog has completely blown my mind and although I’m not vegan, I just might try this one out!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:00 am

      Haha! Glad you know now! Thank you so much for the kind words 🙂

      Reply
  17. AvatarStephanie | Adventures in Aussieland says

    January 6, 2019 at 2:35 am

    You had me at gluten-free! I LOVE finding a good gluten-free recipe. I’ve never tried making vegan mac and cheese but I’m definitely up for the challenge.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:00 am

      Lol, thank you! You’ll love this recipe!

      Reply
  18. AvatarAda says

    January 6, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Oh this looks so delicious! I will have to check it out .

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 7, 2019 at 3:43 am

      I hope you do!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. AvatarRuth I says

    January 6, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    I’d love to try this recipe because I love mac and cheese so much. It looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 7, 2019 at 3:42 am

      Please do! Thank you.

      Reply
  20. AvatarRedena Wells says

    January 7, 2019 at 3:15 am

    Wow i was really impressed that i am now able to eat a healthy recipe for mac and cheese.I really enjoy all of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 7, 2019 at 3:41 am

      Thank you ❤️😊!!

      Reply
  21. AvatarMommy Sigrid says

    January 7, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    This is super love! My mouth is watering. If all vegan recipes are as palatable as this, I would become a vegan. 😀

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 8, 2019 at 2:05 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  22. AvatarAnosa Malanga says

    January 8, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    I am thinking of doing something new and I am glad I was able to drop by this post. Now I can try this out and see for myself the result. Hopefully everything will be fine.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 8, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  23. AvatarCynthia Nicoletti says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    My kids love Mac and Cheese one of their favorites. I am saving your recipe sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      January 17, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you! I hope they enjoy it!

      Reply
  24. AvatarJoan says

    April 17, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Hi Monique,
    Love your beautiful blog. I am tooling around to see how you laid it out because I upgraded to Kale Pro and am ooking to see how it look.s with a real life blog rather than the fake demo one. My blog is for people with IBS,so much of your gluten free recipes could help us, since IBS folks have a problem with fructan in wheat. Even tho we aren’t intolerant to gluten, the fructan in wheat causes us to have IBS attacks.. So what luck that I happened on your website while trying to find blog layout ideas. Two for one.. lol

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      May 30, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Sorry for the late reply. Yes, it’s Kale Pro.

      Reply

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I started this lifestyle in order to heal my disease, Endometriosis, and my Ovarian Cysts.
Adding more whole plant foods to my diet, & decreasing the amount of meat & processed foods I consume, was the best decision I could have made for my health. Daytime Vegan focuses on nutrition, not calories. Consuming mostly Whole Plant Foods on a daily basis is key to good health.

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