This Creamy Mac and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare on the stovetop, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious!

MAC AND CHEESE

The ultimate, creamy baked mac and cheese ever! For when only the best will do, this dish is comfort food perfection!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni. you could use another shape if you desire.
1 cup of chopped onions
1 one cup of red and/or green bell peppers
3/4 cup of chopped celery
3/4 cup of nutritional yeast
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
2 cups of unsweetened soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk
1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
3 drops of hot pepper sauce. This is optional to add some heat.
1/2 teaspoon of paprika

Your first step in putting the ingredients together for this mac and cheese dish is to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Next, spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with Pam spray or any nonstick cooking spray.
Then Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the box.
Then add the bell peppers, onions, and celery during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain off the water and return the contents to the saucepan.
While this is happening, combine the nutritional yeast, salt, flour, onion powder, and garlic powder in a medium saucepan.
Whisk in the soy milk over medium heat until it is smooth.
Add the mustard and hot pepper sauce.
Continue to whisk for about 10 more minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your liking. next pour it over the macaroni and mix well. mac and cheese2
Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
Put in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until it is heated all the way through and a light brown crust develops.