Whisk the whole milk, evaporated milk, cream, onion, garlic powder, salt, and the Cheddar and fontina cheeses in a large bowl. Add the uncooked macaroni and stir until well coated. Mac & Cheese If it was socially acceptable, I'd probably bathe in a tub full of macaroni and cheese. I love the stuff so much. Whether it's made from scratch or it's from a box, I'll eat it. Sometimes, though, I crave the perfect bowl of macaroni and cheese. The velvety smooth sauce of a boxed mac and cheese has the supreme texture, but only real cheese can give the flavor I want. For many dairy-free recipes, I often use coconut milk. However, I've found that coconut milk just doesn't work if you want a traditional, sharp, cheesy mac and cheese flavor. Almond milk, however, works beautifully with mac and cheese. Nutritional yeast. Soy milk will work in substitution for regular milk. I use it all the time to make crepes, bechamels, and even mac and cheeses If what you have is vanilla-flavored, it will sweeten the mix a bit, but it’s still usable IMHO. I once made a croque monsieur with soy milk and did not notice it had vanilla until after only one person noticed.
These mac and cheese no milk recipes are perfect whether you’re eating a vegan diet, lactose intolerant, or just don’t have any milk on hand. When you’re stuck in a rut give one of these mac and cheese no milk recipes a try!
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The popularity of my Mac and Cheese No Milk Recipe has been quite astonishing…who knew so many people were on the hunt for macaroni and cheese recipes without milk? I don’t know whether these readers are on the hunt for vegan mac and cheese recipes or if they simply ran out of milk and are trying to save a dinner dish or if they’re cutting milk from their diet and don’t know how. So, I decided to round-up some of the most popular Mac and Cheese No Milk Recipes from Pinterest and share them with you to help you find the right recipe you’re looking for.
Although, if you’re just looking for a good ol’ mac and cheese recipe, then you may want to check out my Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe,Gourmet Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe, or an aall-time family favorite- Ultimate Crock Pot Mac & Cheese!
Check out these delicious sounding mac and cheese no milk recipes:
If you’re craving some good ol’ mac and cheese but you don’t have any milk then this is the recipe for you! A few simple substitutes will give you all the creamy goodness without a trip to the grocery store!
This Ultimate Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe is made using veggies including sweet potatoes, zucchini, carrots, onions, and more.
Oohhhh…a Fat-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe where you can trade out one of the ingredients for beer…mmmmm.
A mac and cheese no milk recipe using carrots? It sure does look creamy and flavorful…plus, hidden veggies are a total score!!
This Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe trades the milk for cashews….hmmmm…sounds tasty!
Butternut squash is amazing anyway…so can you imagine how delicious this Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipeis without any added milk?!
Go completely Paleo with this Paleo Mac and Cheese recipe without milk and without the macaroni.
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Serving mac 'n' cheese made from a box is convenient, but it doesn't deliver the creamy, cheesy goods like the from-scratch stuff can. Luckily, we have tips on how to make the best homemade mac and cheese ever. (July 14 is National Mac and Cheese Day, so there's no better time to know!)
These expert guidelines for perfectly creamy, cheesy mac come from Erin Wade and Allison Arevalo, former co-owners of Homeroom in Oakland, California. It's a restaurant entirely dedicated to the art of macaroni and cheese, so you're in good hands. (Erin is still at Homeroom, and while Allison has since moved on, she's still passionate about pasta.)
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1. Don't Overcook the Pasta
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to cook your pasta all the way, even to the usually perfect al dente stage. If you do this, the hot cheese sauce will continue to cook it and you'll end up with mushy slop. Cook the pasta for one or two minutes shy of the recommended 'al dente' timing on your package (different pasta shapes have different cooking times, so always check), then immediately drain and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking.
Bonus tip: While you can use any pasta shape you like, all variety of tubes and shells, and anything else with plenty of nooks and crannies will best hold the sauce. One caveat: Those tiny, miniature shells and other really small shapes will get lost in the sauce, so leave those for soup. Skip the long noodles like linguine and spaghetti too.
2. Don't Screw Up the Roux
The roux is the base of your bechamel (which is the creamy white sauce to which you eventually add your cheese). A simple mix of fat—usually butter—and flour, the roux should be whisked continually and cooked just until lightly browned and nutty smelling for this dish. If it gets too dark, it will lend a burned flavor to the whole pot, so if you do mess it up, start over. See our guide on how to make roux for more.
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3. Don't Botch the Bechamel
Once the roux is at the right stage, you'll whisk in warm milk to make the bechamel. Warm is the key word here—cold milk will make the roux seize and the sauce lumpy. Start warming your milk before you even begin the roux, and bring it just to a simmer.
Then, when the roux is ready, whisk in the warm milk fairly fast—going too slow also promotes lumps—but not all of it at once. Pour in a slow stream to start, whisking in a small amount of milk at a time so it's easy to incorporate, and when you have a smooth, velvety sauce, you can add the rest all at once. Keep whisking (or stirring with a wooden spoon) until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Don't Use the Wrong Cheese
For a properly creamy and gooey mac, you want to pick a good melting cheese; cheddar is never a bad choice, but Jack and swiss also work well. A blend of any of the above is even better. And be sure to pick a more mature version of whichever cheese you choose; that will give you the best flavor.
Stronger cheeses like feta, pecorino, parmesan, and blue cheese can also come into play, but are best mixed into a base of a mellower cheese (something neutral and subtle like Jack) so the flavor doesn't get overwhelming and the texture stays silky.
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5. Don't Throw Off the Ratio
At Homeroom, the golden ratio is 2 cups of bechamel and 2 cups of cheese to 1/2 pound dry pasta. Scale up or down as needed, and don't be tempted to go easy! If you want creamy, cheesy mac, you can't cut back on the dairy. For the smoothest result, be sure to stir the bechamel and cheese together over medium heat until completely melted and smooth before mixing in the cooked pasta.
Homemade Mac And Cheese
Related Reading: How to Make Healthier Mac and Cheese (If You Must)
6. Don't Skimp on the Salt
Cheese is already salty, sure, but you should still salt the finished dish to taste. That extra sprinkle helps bring out the full umami depth and cheesy savor of the sauce. Add a little at a time, stir and taste, and then adjust as needed until it's just right.
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7. Don't Be Afraid to Experiment
As you follow the above formula, you can still play around with extra spices, add-ins, and toppings as you like. If you want to bake your mac and cheese, put it in a dish, add a little extra sauce, and top with breadcrumbs before crisping under the broiler. Here are just a few more ideas for making the mac your own...
Seasonings:Old Bay; za'atar; Italian herbs; Trader Joe's elote spice blend; smoked paprika; Cajun seasoning
Mix-ins: Leftover roasted broccoli (or other veggies); chopped pickled jalapeños; kimchi; bacon; shredded rotisserie chicken; chorizo or other sausage
Toppings: Crushed potato chips or tortilla chips; crushed Cheez-Its (or any other crackers); pork rinds; Flamin' Hot Cheetos; panko; fried onions
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See some of our favorite mac and cheese recipes for more ideas—and be sure to put your newfound knowledge to work for the creamiest, cheesiest, most delicious plate of pasta ever!
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The original version of this story was posted by Blake Smith and Roxanne Webber in 2012.