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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

A creamy take on a family favorite.
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole grain elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp soy margarine
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2-3 tsp mustard powder or to taste
  • 3 cups soymilk warmed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1½ cups regular or dairy-free cheese divided
  • Topping –
  • 3 tbsp margarine melted
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Boil macaroni in lightly salted water for 7-8 mins until just done. Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp margarine in a medium saucepan over medium hot.
  • Add flour and mustard and cook for two minutes.
  • Add warm soymilk, salt, onion powder, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg.
  • Cook, stirring often until mixture thickens and just comes to a boil, about 5 mins.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese of your choice. Stir until it melts.
  • Add cooked macaroni and stir until evenly combined. Pour into prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheese.
  • Prepare topping by mixing 3 tbsp melted margarine with panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated and sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 mins. Serve warm.