A creamy substitute for cheese. Works for dipping, dunking, dripping, and slathering over just about anything!
Best Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe
When I first started blogging, I used my really old cell phone to take pictures of the food. I would wait until my son went to bed, and after working all day go downstairs in the dark and do my best to take decent pictures. Every single time I was so discouraged with the outcome. They were terrible.
I knew I needed a nice camera, but they are expensive. So I waited for almost a year hoping there would a Black Friday sale on one. And sure enough, Kohl’s was advertising a deal I just couldn’t refuse. I FINALLY had a really nice camera!
I was so excited to start using it! I had told myself for months that a new camera would fix all of my photography woes, and now the time had finally come where I would have much better pictures. I couldn’t wait to use it! I set everything up to take my first pictures with it and… the only thing that improved was the clarity of them! They STILL weren’t great!
I put all of my faith in the camera fixing my problems, instead of myself. I realized I had sooooo much to learn. So that’s what I started doing. I’ve spent the past couple of years researching, reading, watching videos, watching other people, learning from my mistakes, and practicing. I am still not always satisfied with the outcome, but I am a whole lot happier with them today then when I started years ago.
The lesson here? I admitted I was the problem and was willing to correct it with a lifetime of learning, growing, and evolving. This applies to everything in your life. Nobody can change what you want changed for you. My trainer can’t help me if I don’t show up to the gym. I’m going to eat out for lunch if I don’t pack one. And I will make poor lifestyle choices if I stay up too late.
Accountability is hard, but it works.
If you are on the fence about eating healthy, whip up a batch of the Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce and you’ll be convinced it’s not so bad! Then try it with Soft Pretzel Bites, Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels, or Vegetarian Taco Baked Potatoes!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup Raw Cashews (soaked for 10 minutes in hot water & drained)
- 13.5 oz can of Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 1/2 tsp Salt
- Juice from Half of Lemon
- 1/4 cup Pimentos
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 cup Corn Starch
How to Make the Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Soak 1 cup raw cashews for 10 minutes in hot water. Drain.
- Combine 1 cup soaked and drained raw cashews, 13.5 oz can of coconut milk, 1 cup water, 2 1/2 tsp salt, juice from half of a lemon, 1/4 cup pimentos, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, and 1/4 cup corn starch in a Vitamix and blend for a few minutes.
- You’ll notice the sauce starts to thicken. Once it’s thickened, it’s done!
Recipe Notes:
- Soaking Cashews – Do not skip soaking the cashews. This softens the cashews and makes them easier to blend, which helps to make the cheese creamy.
- Blending – It’s recommended to use a Vitamix, but you can use a regular blender. Just make sure to blend on high for 3-4 minutes; then transfer to a saucepan over medium heat to thicken while stirring constantly.
- Let Cool – The sauce gets hot in the blender, so don’t remove the lid immediately. Let cool down for a few minutes before removing the lid.
- Storing – The sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to a week in a sealed container.
What to Serve Vegan Cheese Sauce With:
- Mini Vegetarian Pigs in a Blanket
- Vegetarian Taco Salad Bowl
- Vegetarian Taco Baked Potato
- Homemade Vegetarian Corn Dogs
- Vegetarian Enchiladas
- Vegetarian Roast Beef Sandwich
- Vegetarian Sheet Pan Quesadillas
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels
Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
Best Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce, a creamy substitute for cheese. Works for dipping, dunking, dripping, and slathering over just about anything!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Cashews (Soaked for 10 Minutes in Hot Water & Drained)
- 13.5 oz can of Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 1/2 tsp Salt
- Juice from Half of Lemon
- 1/4 cup Pimentos
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 cup Corn Starch
Instructions
- Soak cashews for 10 minutes in hot water. Drain.
- Combine cashews, coconut milk, water, salt, lemon juice, pimentos, nutritional yeast, and corn starch in a Vitamix and blend for a few minutes.
- You'll notice the sauce starts to thicken. Once it's thickened, it's done!
- NOTE: You can use a regular blender, just make sure to blend on high for 3-4 minutes. Then transfer to a saucepan over medium heat to thicken while stirring constantly.
