Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

Enjoy a delightfully gooey side or main dish with this Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Shredded vegan cheese, coconut milk, and whole wheat pasta come together to make this irresistible plant-based comfort food. It's quick, easy, and only uses a handful of simple ingredients.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Italian Style Bread Crumbs
• 1 Pound Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni
• 1 Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk
• 8 Ounces Vegan Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic (minced)
• 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the pasta based on the directions included with the box then drain.
2. 2Simmer: In a saucepan, heat your coconut milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about a minute. This should take about 5 minutes total.
3. 3Melt: Add about half the shredded cheese to the warm coconut milk mixture and stir until melted.
4. 4Mix: In a large bowl, combine the pasta and cheese mixture and mix well.
5. 5Pour the pasta mixture into a 3-3.5-quart casserole dish and spread even. Top with the rest of the vegan shredded cheese and bread crumbs.
6. 6Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted on the top.