Vegan Classic Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Creamy, velvety, and packed with rich, cheesy flavor, this Vegan Classic Cheddar Cheese Sauce is the ultimate plant-based alternative to satisfy all your cheesy cravings. Featuring wholesome ingredients like cashews, carrots, and potatoes, this dairy-free recipe achieves its luscious texture and vibrant color with the help of nutritional yeast, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, nachos, or baked potatoes, making it a must-have addition to your vegan repertoire. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also completely free of dairy, making it a healthier, guilt-free indulgence that’s equally delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 medium-sized Carrot
• 1 medium-sized Potato
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Peel and dice the carrot and potato into small cubes for quicker cooking.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the diced carrot and potato with enough water to cover them and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.

Step 5

Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender.

Step 6

Add the boiled carrot and potato, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup water to the blender.

Step 7

Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender, this could take 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Pour the sauce into a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and ready to serve.

Step 10

Use immediately over pasta, nachos, or your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(625.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	889.4

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 4.5mg	0%
Sodium 2673.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 27.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.6mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1671.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 34.7%