Vegan One-Pot Thanksgiving Mac & Cheese
This Vegan One-Pot Thanksgiving Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for your holiday table! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory flavors, this dish is made with simple ingredients and comes together in one pot—perfect for feeding a crowd. With the crispy crunch of toasted breadcrumbs and the smoky flavor of vegan bacon, this mac and cheese is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of semi-fresh cavatelli or your favorite pasta shape
- 2 ½ cups of unsweetened plant milk such as almond, soy, or coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons of vegan butter
- 2 cups of shredded vegan cheese cheddar or mozzarella-style works best
- ½ cup of vegan bacon crumbles store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup of breadcrumbs toasted for topping
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor boost
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
- Melt Vegan Butter with Seasonings
- Heat vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Stir until fragrant.
- Add Pasta and Liquid
- Add the cavatelli to the pot, followed by water/stock and plant milk. Stir well to coat the pasta. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Vegan Cheese
- Once the pasta is tender, reduce the heat to low. Add vegan cheese and stir until it melts into a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Top and Serve
- Sprinkle crumbled vegan bacon and toasted breadcrumbs over the top. Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.