Dairy-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Dive into the decadence of this Dairy-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce—a plant-based twist on classic nacho cheese that’s as velvety and flavorful as the original! Made with nutrient-packed raw cashews, tender carrots, and russet potatoes, this dairy-free delight delivers a rich, cheesy texture while staying entirely vegan. Nutritional yeast adds a bold, tangy kick, while a blend of spices like paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper brings savory heat and vibrant color. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 35 minutes, this dipping sauce pairs beautifully with chips, drizzles effortlessly over tacos, or serves as a creamy addition to your favorite appetizers. Whether you're lactose-intolerant or simply seeking a healthier alternative, this guilt-free nacho cheese sauce is bound to be your go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Russet potato
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water. Cover them with boiling water and let them sit for at least 20 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
While the cashews soak, peel and chop the carrot and potato into small cubes.
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the carrot and potato cubes, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
Once the vegetables are cooked, drain them and transfer them to a high-speed blender.
To the blender, add the drained cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, and olive oil.
Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Adjust the seasoning to taste. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the cheese sauce to a saucepan and warm gently over low heat before serving, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with nachos or use it as a dip or topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3655 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2378 mg | 51% | |
*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.
