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Vegan nacho cheese sauce in a bowl.

Easy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Keri Bevan
A wonderfully versatile, creamy vegan nacho cheese sauce that only takes a few minutes to make. Use it as a topping for potatoes, pasta, pizza, enchiladas or as a solo dip. The options are endless!
4.72 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
soaking time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course dips, Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1¼ cups raw, unsalted cashews soaked overnight *see notes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ cup almond milk *or any other plant-based milk (or water)
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon English mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cashews overnight, or, if you have a high powered blender, for only two hours. Drain and rinse well.
  • Add the cashews and the rest of the ingredients to the blender and pulse until the vegan cheese sauce is smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk to thin as desired.

Notes

Storage:

Refrigeration:

Allow the vegan nacho cheese sauce to cool down to room temperature after making it. Then, transfer it to an airtight container. Seal the container tightly to prevent air from entering. Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Freezing:

If you want to store the sauce for a longer period, you can freeze it. To do so, transfer the cooled cheese sauce to a freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag. Leave some room for expansion, then seal it tightly. Label the container with the date. The sauce can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.

Reheating:

When you're ready to use the frozen sauce, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, gently warm it on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until it reaches the desired consistency. Keep in mind that the texture might change slightly after freezing, but it should still be enjoyable.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 626mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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