Vegan Fries with Cheese Sauce
Indulge in crispy, golden perfection with this Vegan Fries with Cheese Sauce recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Featuring oven-baked russet potato fries that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is elevated by a velvety vegan cheese sauce made from raw cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a medley of flavorful spices. The cheese sauce is rich, creamy, and absolutely dairy-free, making it the ideal pairing for the fries or even a standalone dip. With straightforward prep and wholesome ingredients, this recipe lets you enjoy the ultimate snack without guilt. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual dinners, these vegan cheese fries will be your new go-to indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized sticks, about 1/4 inch thick.
Place the potato sticks in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. This helps remove excess starch for crispier fries.
While the potatoes soak, prepare the cheese sauce. In a blender, combine raw cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth. If too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Drain and pat the potato sticks dry with a clean kitchen towel. Drying them thoroughly will prevent them from steaming instead of becoming crispy.
Toss the dry potato sticks in a large bowl with olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
Arrange the potato sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, flip them, and then bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Taste the cheese sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer it to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until heated through and creamy.
Serve the freshly baked fries with the warm vegan cheese sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your Vegan Fries with Cheese Sauce immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3960 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.3 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.5 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 8045 mg | 171% | |
*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.
