Vegan Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce

Dive into the ultimate plant-based indulgence with this Vegan Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce—a rich and velvety dairy-free alternative that’s bursting with bold, cheesy flavor. Made from wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, carrots, and potatoes, this sauce gets its irresistible cheesy tang from nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, while spices like paprika and cayenne pepper add a subtle kick. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy and satisfying recipe is ideal for drizzling over nachos, dipping veggies, or even topping pasta. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or just looking for a guilt-free comfort food twist, this creamy nacho cheese sauce is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 cups Hot water (for soaking)

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a small bowl and cover them with 2 cups of hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Meanwhile, peel and dice the carrot and potato into small chunks.

Step 3

Place the diced carrot and potato into a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with the cooked carrot and potato.

Step 5

To the blender, add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and 1 cup of water.

Step 6

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or spices according to your preference.

Step 8

Pour the sauce into a saucepan over low heat to warm through, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately over nachos or as a dip. Adjust the thickness by adding more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1084.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	882.9

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 4.5mg	0%
Sodium 2672.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.3mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1637.4mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 34.3%