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Dairy Free Cashew Cheese Sauce and Queso

Ash Sladen
This creamy cashew cheese sauce is rich, cheesy, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Enjoy it as a sauce or stir in salsa for an easy homemade queso.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cashew Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 20

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp raw cashews soaked*
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup +1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 garlic cloves

*Soak overnight or in hot water for 4 hours.

Instructions
 

Cashew Cheese Sauce

  • Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 3–5 minutes until smooth and creamy. Blend for 3 minutes for a pourable sauce or 5 minutes for a thicker, spreadable consistency.
  • Let cool slightly before transferring to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Cashew Queso

  • Stir ¾ cup salsa into the prepared cheese sauce until well combined.

Ash's Tips

  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it chills.
  • Blend longer for a thicker, more spreadable consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tbsps | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword cashew cheese sauce, cashew queso, dairy free cheese sauce, dairy free queso, vegan cheese sauce, vegan queso
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