Crispy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

"Hands down best vegan mac and cheese I have made. It’ll definitely make an appearance at Thanksgiving!"

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First, Roast the butternut squash halves for 45-55 minutes, or until completely fork tender and lightly browned.

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Scoop out 1 ½ cups of the butternut squash flesh.

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Add the butternut squash flesh to a blender with all of the remaining cheese sauce ingredients.

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Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.

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Mix together the panko, nutritional yeast, salt, paprika, and melted vegan butter.

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Crispy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

"Hands down best vegan mac and cheese I have made. It’ll definitely make an appearance at Thanksgiving!"

"Hands down best vegan mac and cheese I have made. It’ll definitely make an appearance at Thanksgiving!"

"My favorite Mac recipe, kids love it too!"

"My favorite Mac recipe, kids love it too!"

"This is so yummy! Veganizing cheese related dishes is usually something I avoid. But this was honestly so great."

"This is so yummy! Veganizing cheese related dishes is usually something I avoid. But this was honestly so great."

First, Roast the butternut squash halves for 45-55 minutes, or until completely fork tender and lightly browned.

First, Roast the butternut squash halves for 45-55 minutes, or until completely fork tender and lightly browned.

Scoop out 1 ½ cups of the butternut squash flesh.

Scoop out 1 ½ cups of the butternut squash flesh.

Add the butternut squash flesh to a blender with all of the remaining cheese sauce ingredients.

Add the butternut squash flesh to a blender with all of the remaining cheese sauce ingredients.

Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.

Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.

Mix together the panko, nutritional yeast, salt, paprika, and melted vegan butter.

Mix together the panko, nutritional yeast, salt, paprika, and melted vegan butter.

Now make the crispy breadcrumb topping.

Now make the crispy breadcrumb topping.

Get the recipe!

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