Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Memorize this recipe for Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese because your family will be asking for it again and again. Macaroni noodles and broccoli covered with in a rich, velvety cheese sauce topped with panko bread crumbs baked to golden brown perfection. This is comfort food at it’s finest. It’s so saucy and satisfying. Only we know it’s vegan, healthy and full of nutrients.

The Ultimate Vegan Cheese Sauce

Make this cheese sauce once and you’ll be hooked. Rich, cheesy, creamy completely plant-based and better than any store bought. Made with whole foods and nutrient rich ingredients it’s baffling that it tastes so good.

This vegan cheese sauce is so versatile. It’s not just used in this Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe you can use as a pasta sauce, on tacos, in quesadillas, burritos, wraps in sandwiches as a nacho dip-really anywhere you want cheesy goodness.

Here is the recipe for the The Best Vegan Cheese Sauce. You are going to want to print it out or memorize it. I promise.

What’s in this Vegan Cheese Sauce?

• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Cashews
• Nutritional yeast
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Light Oil (or water)
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper

That’s it! Can you believe it?

How To Make Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

1. Make the Best Vegan Cheese Sauce. It takes about 15 mins. Recipe here.
2. Make macaroni (or other pasta) according to the package directions. Drain.
3. Cut broccoli into small florets.
4. Add pasta and broccoli to a baking dish.
5. Stir in Best Vegan Cheese Sauce. Mix well.
6. Top with panko bread crumbs.
7. Bake at 400F for 20 mins.
8. If you’re like me and like Mac & Cheese with ketchup here’s my tomato ketchup recipe. Better than store bought.
9. Devour

Tools For this Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

For the Best Vegan Cheese Sauce:

• High speed blender or food processor
• Medium sized pot and steamer

For the Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• Medium sized baking dish (9×5)
• Large mixing spoon

Can This Recipe be Gluten-Free?

Yes, this recipe can be gluten-free. Swap the pasta and panko for gluten-free products. The Best Vegan Cheese Sauce is naturally gluten-free.

What If I Don’t Have Panko?

Panko is a japanese style breadcrumb. I love it because it’s light and flakey. If you don’t have panko or can’t find it use regular breadcrumbs instead. If you don’t have breadcrumbs try crushed crackers or flaked cereal. Just watch that they don’t burn. If you don’t want to use any topping that’s no problem. You can bake the pasta without it or skip the baking all together. Simply mix up the sauce and broccoli and enjoy.

If you enjoyed this Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe check out my other cheese recipes:

• Vegan Cranberry & Chive Cashew Cheese
• Vegan Mac and Cheese Powder
• Vegan Grilled Cheese and Basil Sandwich

Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook , Pinterest and Twitter!

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