Baked Macaroni & Cheese *Vegan

*Servings 4

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
4 tablespoons butter (Earth Balance)
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk (plain rice or soy)
1 cup cream cheese softened (Follow Your Heart)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups cheese, (DAIYA) shreds flavor of your choice - I prefer Mozzarella.
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, buttered

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.

In a large saucepan melt butter.

Add flour mixed with sea salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.

Pour milk and cream cheese in gradually; stirring constantly.

Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).

Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.

Add Daiya cheese shreds little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Turn off flame.

Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.

Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.

Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.

Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.


You can also freeze this recipe for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to room temperature before adding to your freezer - When preparing to bake from freezer allow macaroni and cheese to reach room temperature; add the macaroni and cheese to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling

To find Daiya Cheese by you
http://www.daiyafoods.com/where/index.aspx

SIDE NOTE-This cheese is ALSO AMAZING for making grill cheese sandwiches*