One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is entirely vegan, gluten free and ready on the table in 20 minutes. A fantastic meal prep and family lunch or dinner.

We all need and want things easy as they get. You know I have a thing for all these one pot meals like this Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Soup (Harira) or my Vegetarian White Chili.

Which is ready in 25 minutes and naturally vegan and gluten free.

If you’re looking for more easy recipes like these, look no further and use the search bar. There are many more delicious recipes coming right up for you.

Let’s keep things easy and make this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.

It’s cheesy, creamy, flavorful in and out, comforting, addictive, time saving, made in one pot.

Always exciting by adding your favorite optional add ons.

What is chili mac

Chili mac is typically made with a lot of cheese and often you can find ground beef.

The sauce is made with butter, cheese, and cream. Obviously something like this is not plant based or dairy free.

I do something different. Using cashew milk instead of cream as I found out this plant based milk comes really close in taste to the real deal.

I also tried this recipe with almond or soy milk but I find only cashew milk really delivers the desired taste.

Whenever you can, go for cashew milk. Instead of cheese, we simply use nutritional yeast for a bold cheesy flavor.

How to make Chili Mac and Cheese

This isn’t just a chili mac it’s a One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese. So it’s truly super easy and straightforward to make.

First you will need a pot large enough so that you can cook all the ingredients in it. A smaller one won’t work in this case.

In this large pot heat a bit of oil or vegetable broth for oil free cooking. Add minced garlic and the optional onions and bell pepper.

Fry everything for around 2 minutes.

Now add 3 cups uncooked macaroni pasta, followed by enchilada sauce, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.

Also now is the time to add the optional seasonings like Italian seasoning, chili powder, or cumin. Mix well and cook everything for 10 minutes.

Last add the optional black or kidney beans and finish with the cashew milk. Cook for 5 minutes longer.

It’s all done now. Serve on plates or in bowls, and enjoy.

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese makes an amazing and super easy to make dinner or lunch. In no time the whole family will love it.

Also it’s an amazing meal preparation option for work lunches that you can make ahead of time.

Best mac and cheese

I have to admit of all these mac and cheese recipes that I have created, like this Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese or Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, I love this one best.

Truly they are all my and your favorites. I make them all the time.

This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese stands out in preparation wise. It doesn’t get any easier than this.

If you give this One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese a try, tag me on Instagram and Facebook with a picture.

Love seeing all your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.