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Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce

A rich and ultra smooth vegan cheese sauce made from cashews, perfect for nachos, dips, and plant-based meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked
  • 0.75 cup plant milk
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Soak cashews for at least 4 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse soaked cashews.
  3. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  4. Heat gently in saucepan if desired.
  5. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Adjust thickness with plant milk as needed.