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    Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

    Published: Oct 24, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    THIS EASY VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE COMES TOGETHER IN 30 MINUTES AND IS AN ABSOLUTE HIT! A SIMPLE AND EASY WAY TO ADD FLAVOR TO A SAVORY DISH.

    Squash season is here and oh my goodness if you don’t make anything else with squash, yall! Make this vegan butternut squash mac and cheese.

    It is so creamy, so delicious and oh so easy to make.

    Butternut squash is one of the easiest squashes to find and to cook with.

    They are slightly sweeter than pumpkins; however, they produce a delicious creamy sauce that is just incredible.

    This recipe is an absolute must try!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    CAN I MAKE THIS TOP 8 ALLERGEN FRIENDLY MAC AND CHEESE?

    Yes!  

    One of our main goals for this besides making just a delicious vegan macaroni and cheese was to make it allergy friendly as well. 

    There are a few ingredients that we need to look out for in how our recipe is written, but let’s get to it. 

    To start, you want to use a gluten free pasta.  There are so many choices available now, so just use the one that you like the best. 

    For the vegan butter, ensure that it is soy free.  We prefer earth balance soy free when it comes to this. It comes in a red tub. 

    Then, we have dairy free milk. We actually prefer oat milk for this because it’s creamier. Most dairy free oat milks are certified gluten free, so just double check your labels. 

    And then we have the vegan parmesan cheese. We are use Violife in this recipe, which does contain coconut oil, but no other allergens.  If you have a coconut allergen, you can use Follow Your Heart parmesan. 

    We also have a vegan parmesan on our site that you can make with sunflower seeds; however, it doesn’t melt well which is why we recommend using one of the store bought brands. 

    Also make sure that you pick a shredded dairy free cheese that is safe for your allergies.

    Hopefully that helps you create the perfect vegan butternut squash macaroni and cheese that is suitable for your allergies. 

    CAN I PREP THIS VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE AHEAD OF TIME?

    Yes, you have two options.

    One, you can make the cheese sauce ahead and leave in the fridge up to 7 days in advance. And then make the pasta and finish the recipe.

    Or two, you can make the entire recipe and then just reheat when ready. You may need to add a splash or two of milk if doing it this way.

    Can I make this with other squash?

    Feel free to swap out the butternut squash for another pureed squash like pumpkin or acorn squash. Any of these can be easily pureed and made into a creamy mac and cheese sauce.

    Does it matter what type of pasta that I use?

    Mac and cheese traditionally made with macaroni; however, you don’t only have to use that in this recipe.

    It does do well with tubular shaped pasta, like penne, and even ones like rotini or shells that can pick up and hold onto all the sauce.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

    This easy vegan butternut squash mac and cheese comes together in 30 minutes and is an absolute hit! A simple and easy way to add flavor to a savory dish.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Resting Time5 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups macaroni noodles, uncooked (Use gluten free if needed)
    • 2 cups pureed butternut squash (*see notes)
    • 1 cup dairy free milk (we like oat for this)
    • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
    • ¼ cup vegan butter
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese (we use Violife for this recipe)
    • 2 cups vegan shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil.
    • Cook macaroni noodles according to the package. Drain noodles once done and set aside.
    • While noodles cook, add pureed squash, dairy free milk, nutritional yeast, butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika and parmesan cheese to a high powdered blender.
    • Blend this until very well combined about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
      *If using a high powdered blender, this will be warm already.
    • Once noodles are cooked and drained, return to pan, pour the cheese over the noodles and add in the vegan cheddar cheese over medium low heat.
    • Stir together often until all the vegan cheese shreds have melted and heated through.
    • Remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve.

    Notes

    *To make pureed butternut squash- cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and strings. Roast at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until pierced with a fork easily. Remove, let cool to room temperature, then remove flesh from skin and puree the flesh part.
    *See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation. This can be Top 8 Allergen Free.
    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Frances

      October 25, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Very good. Ty for an easy to follow recipe!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 10, 2022 at 7:52 pm

        Glad you liked it

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