Vegan Cheese Hotdog
Satisfy your cravings with this mouthwatering Vegan Cheese Hotdog recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Featuring perfectly browned vegan hotdog sausages nestled in toasted buns and topped with a rich, creamy homemade cashew-based cheese sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike. The cheese sauce, made with nutritious cashews, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of turmeric for color, is incredibly easy to whip up and bursting with flavor. Finished with optional toppings like sliced onions and jalapeños for a hint of crunch and spice, these hotdogs are the perfect quick meal or snack. Ready in just 35 minutes, these loaded vegan hotdogs are ideal for barbecues, game nights, or a casual dinner, proving that comfort food can be deliciously dairy-free and completely satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces vegan hotdog sausages
- 4 pieces hotdog buns
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 0.5 cup sliced jalapeños
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the vegan cheese sauce. Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.
Step 2
In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 3
Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the vegan hotdog sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 4
While the sausages cook, slightly toast the hotdog buns on a separate skillet or in an oven until warmed and lightly crispy.
Step 5
To assemble the hotdogs, place a cooked sausage in each toasted bun.
Step 6
Generously drizzle the homemade vegan cheese sauce over each sausage.
Step 7
Top with optional garnishes like sliced onions and jalapeños for added flavor and crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegan Cheese Hotdogs!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1064.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2202.0 |
| Total Fat 128.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4659.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 185.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.1g | |
| Protein 81.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 650.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2326.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories