Vegan Mac n Cheese *Gluten FREE*

• 1 box GF macaroni noodles
• 2 ea. potatoes
• 4 ea. carrots
• 1/2 c. cashews (soaked)
• 1/4 tsp. onion
• 1/4 tsp. garlic
• 1/2 c. coconut oil
• 1 c. non-dairy milk
• 1/2 c. nutritional yeast
• 1/2 c. vegan cream cheese (I used Daiya)
• 1 tsp. salt

Bread Crumb Crust

• 1/2 c. vegan GF bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. vegan grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp. fresh herbs (I used thyme, rosemary, & sage) chopped
• 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce
• 1/4 c. vegan melted butter
• 1 tsp. salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 F
2. Boil pasta according to instructions. Coat in oil and set aside. (This can be done a day a head of time.)
3. Peel and dice carrots and potatoes. Boil in a pot of water until tender.
4. Using a high-powered blender add remaining ingredients along with the carrots and potatoes drained. Blend until smooth
5. Fold cheese sauce into the noodles.
6. In a mixing bowl mix together the bread crumb ingredients then add to the top of your cheesy mac. 
7. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until crispy on the top. 
8. Cool for 10 minutes.
9. ENJOY!!