Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Dairy-Free)
Super creamy butternut squash mac and cheese! This recipe is dairy-free and so flavorful with the squash base! A delicious fall recipe perfect for fall meals and Thanksgiving!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 4 cubs cubed
- 12 oz macaroni pasta
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup almond milk more as needed to thin
Instructions
- Bring a pot to water to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- To quick soak cashews, add into hot but not boiling water for 10 minutes. You can also soak them overnight for this recipe.
- If using a whole butternut squash, cut into cubes and cover with water in a large pot to boil for 7-8 minutes until softened and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and add into blender along with cashews, nutritional yeast, onion powder, sea salt, pepper, smoked paprika, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic and almond milk. Add more milk as needed to thin.
- Pour sauce over cooked macaroni pasta to toss.