Dairy-Free Fries with Cheese Sauce
Crispy, golden perfection meets creamy indulgence with this Dairy-Free Fries with Cheese Sauce recipe—a plant-based spin on a comfort food classic. Featuring homemade baked fries seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, these crispy delights are paired with a velvety, dairy-free "cheese" sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a touch of tapioca starch for that perfect gooey texture. Enhanced with subtle hints of turmeric and lemon juice, this vegan-friendly sauce is as rich in flavor as it is in nutrients. Ideal for snacking, sharing, or elevating your side dish game, these fries are easy to make and ready in under an hour. Enjoy them piping hot, either drizzled in cheese sauce or as the ultimate dipper for your next gathering.
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Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick fries.
Step 3
In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Step 4
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
While the fries are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, lemon juice, onion powder, turmeric, and black pepper.
Step 7
Whisk the mixture until smooth and lump-free.
Step 8
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously whisk until the sauce begins to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Once the fries are done baking, serve them hot with the dairy-free cheese sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1658.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1710.6 |
| Total Fat 46.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2758.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 287.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 42.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 131.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 831.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7103.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories