Dairy-Free Älplermagronen (Swiss Mac and Cheese)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Elbow macaroni
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 cup Cashews
• 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Vegan cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/2 cup Apple sauce
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 cup of cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover them completely with boiling water. Let the cashews soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain them well and rinse under cold water.
2. 2Fill a large pot with water and add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then add the 1 lb of elbow macaroni. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender but still firm to the bite (al dente); drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl.
3. 3While the macaroni cooks, peel the 2 medium potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes; peel and finely chop the 1 medium onion. Place the cubed potatoes and chopped onion in a separate medium pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork; drain them very well and add to the large bowl with the cooked macaroni.
4. 4In a blender, combine the drained and rinsed 1 cup of cashews, the 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, the 1/2 cup of apple sauce, the 1 cup of vegetable broth, the 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, the 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
5. 5Pour the smooth cashew cheese sauce into the large pot that you used for the macaroni. Add the cooked 1 lb of macaroni, the drained 2 medium potatoes, and the drained 1 medium onion to the pot, then stir everything gently until evenly coated with the sauce. Add the 1 cup of vegan cheddar cheese and continue to stir over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, until the vegan cheese has melted and the mixture is warm and bubbly.
6. 6Serve the Dairy-Free Älplermagronen hot.

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