Mac and Cheese Powder Recipe
To make about 1 cup of powder:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a blender, food processor, or spice grinder. Process until a fine powder forms.
- Transfer powder to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
- To use, follow the mac and cheese recipe below.
To make mac and cheese:
- 1 cup dry macaroni pasta
- 3⁄4 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- 1⁄4 cup mac and cheese powder
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- Warm milk in microwave or small saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk mac and cheese powder into hot milk until smooth.
- Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta and stir well to coat.
- Stir in butter until melted. Add more powder for extra cheesiness if desired.
- Serve mac and cheese immediately for best texture.
Notes
Pro tips:
- For ultimate creaminess, add powdered cheese to room temperature milk and let sit 5 minutes before heating. The starch will start thickening the milk.
- Try using evaporated milk or half and half instead of regular milk for even richer flavor.
- Mix flavors by adding a little French onion soup mix or ranch seasoning into the powder.
- Make it spicy with cayenne and paprika or smoky with chipotle chile powder.
- Toss in cooked veggies like broccoli florets or peas just before serving.