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A portion of baked vegan macaroni and cheese on a plate with ketchup.

Vegan Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Finnish Style (Vegaani Makaronilaatikko)

Based on a beloved Finnish recipe, "Macaroni Box," this vegan version is made with oat cream and plant-based crumbles.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 323kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • 9"x13" baking dish
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 16 oz macaroni
  • ½ cup onion
  • 12 oz vegan beefless grounds
  • ¼ cup vegan butter
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 2 cups oat cream
  • 2 cups vegan cheddar
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • additional vegan cheese for topping
  • ketchup for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit and chop the onion.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. While it is cooking, melt the vegan butter in a skillet and whisk in the flour. Let it cook about a minute but don’t brown. 
  • Slowly whisk in the oat cream and let it cook until bubbling. Turn off the heat and whisk in the vegan cheddar, water, pepper and salt if using.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13” baking dish with vegan butter and pour in the cooked drained pasta. Add the beefless crumbles, chopped onion, and the vegan cheese sauce. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle on a few more vegan cheese shreds if desired.
  • Bake the vegan macaroni for about 35-40 minutes uncovered. Serve with ketchup.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg