Go Back
–+ servings
Homemade Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe

The Best Homemade Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe

This is the easiest vegan cheese sauce recipe that'll definitely give you the best results that truly tastes good. If you've wanting to make some vegan cheese sauce yourself, then this is what you've been looking for.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peeled and diced gold potatoes
  • ½ cup peeled and chopped carrots
  • ¼ cup raw cashews soaked 2 to 4 hours or boiled 10 mins
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp turmeric for color
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any non-dairy milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce for flavor kick This is optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

Boil veggies:
  1. In a saucepan, add diced potatoes and carrots. Cover with water and boil for 10–12 minutes, or until soft. Drain and let cool slightly.
Blend:
  1. Add boiled potatoes and carrots to a blender along with the soaked/boiled cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Adjust and improve:
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more milk for a thinner sauce, more salt or lemon juice to boost flavor.
Serve warm:
  1. Transfer to a saucepan and gently heat through if needed before serving. Enjoy with pasta, tacos, steamed veggies, or nachos.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!