5.0 from 18 votes
Creamy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
The rich, creamy, EASY Vegan Nacho Cheese sauce that you have been searching for! Its mild Mexican flavor is perfect for drizzling over nachos, quesadillas, and fajitas.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Soaking time
30 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 6 (Yield: 2 ¾ cups)
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
- 1 cup cashews raw unsalted, soaked for 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator
- ⅓ cup water or up to ½ cup depending on the consistency you like
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle chilies in Adobo sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in water until they are fork-tender, which should take about 10-15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, drain the soaked cashews and rinse them under cold running water.
- Once the potatoes are cooked and soft, drain them and add them to a high-speed blender along with the drained cashews and all remaining ingredients.
- Blend all the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure everything is well combined.
- Taste the cheese sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, chili powder, or lime juice according to your preferences. If the cheese sauce is too thick, you can thin it out by blending in a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Your creamy vegan cheese sauce is perfect for drizzling over nachos, using in quesadillas, or drizzling on fajitas!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- 🌰 Cashew Prep Perfection
- 🌰
- Ensure your vegan cheese's smooth texture by soaking cashews overnight for ultimate creaminess or 30 minutes for a quick fix. In a rush? A 15-minute boiling water soak will do.
- 💧 Dat Cream Doe…
- 💧
- For that dreamy creamy texture, gradually add water if the cheese is too thick post-blend, one tablespoon at a time, to avoid making it too watery.
- 🥔 Pick the Perfect Potato
- 🥔
- Choose high-starch potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold to ensure your cheese sauce is deliciously smooth and creamy.
- 🔥 Warmth is Wonderful
- 🔥
- Always serve your vegan nacho cheese warm to enhance its flavor and texture. If needed, reheat and add a touch of water to maintain its perfect consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(Yield: 2 ¾ cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.