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Close-up of creamy vegan mac and cheese in a white pot, with elbow pasta coated in a glossy orange sauce and a wooden spoon scooping from the center; blue check cloths sit in the background.

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Vegan Mac and Cheese

35 min | easy

This vegan mac and cheese is a cozy weeknight dinner and a crowd-friendly potluck side. Oat milk, vegan cream cheese, and two cheeses give it a rich, creamy sauce.

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