Mac-n-cheese is always a favorite in our home. Layers of gooey cheese and pasta, *swoooooon* seriously I even give some to the kids. But when Dino-Man was first diagnosed as having issues with dairy we simply steered clear of this dish all together. I didn’t know how to make it, I’m not a huge fan of nutritional yeast and that flavor, and I just wasn’t sure how to replicate the dish.

But don’t worry – that didn’t last long! There are two ways we make Mac-N-Cheese in our house, this is the kids’ favorite, next week I’ll post my favorite, so stay tuned! Updated: Find it here!

What you need:

Non Dairy Macaroni And Cheese

1 lb elbow macaroni noodles

Milk Free Mac And Cheese

16 oz cheddar cheese substitute shredded

Earth Balance – Earth Balance offers three vegan mac and cheese products: Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Gluten-Free Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese. All combine creamy, cheesy flavor with bite-sized pasta. And all are non-GMO and free of dairy, egg and trans fats. Two contain wheat. Mac-n-cheese is always a favorite in our home. Layers of gooey cheese and pasta,.swoooooon. seriously I even give some to the kids. But when Dino-Man was first diagnosed as having issues with dairy we simply steered clear of this dish all together.

32 oz unsweetened coconut milk (or the milk substitute of your choice)

8 0z sour cream substitute – we used better than sour cream

3 – 4 Tablespoons ground dry mustard

:: As always, please read all packaged food before adding to your meal. Food packaging is not consistent over brands or even by region. Please ensure that the food you are eating is safe for you and your family, and their needs. ::

Substitute For Milk In Macaroni And Cheese

Directions:

Non Dairy Mac & Cheese

Mix the dry elbow noodles, milk substitute, sour cream, dry mustard and about one cup of water in the bottom of your crock pot. Salt to your taste level, I probably added 3 – 4 teaspoons. Layer cheese substitute on top of noodle mixture and cook on low for 1.5 hours.

After 1.5 hours mix the cheese in to the noodles and access moisture level. At this point you may need to add more water, 1/2 – 1 cup. You’re not going to over water it, you just want to keep it moist! Replace lid and cook additional 1.5 hours or until the noodles are nice and soft. Mix again and serve.

Dairy Free Mac And Cheese For Kids

This is super creamy and my kids love it. It is also easy and what busy parent doesn’t need easy? My biggest tip is just keep an eye on it, if it starts to get dry just add more water, this is just going to vary by region and crock pot.