Creamy Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe

Introduction

This creamy and flavorful nacho cheese sauce is a delicious dairy-free alternative perfect for snacking or topping your favorite dishes. Made from simple ingredients like potatoes and carrots, it’s easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of peeled diced russet potatoes
• 1 cup of sliced carrots
• ½ cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• ½ cup of nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup of salsa

Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a large pot with water and add the peeled potatoes and carrots. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Remove from heat and drain the water.
2. Step 2: In a blender, combine the boiled potatoes, carrots, ½ cup of fresh water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and salsa. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

Tips & Variations

• For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
• Use vegetable broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
• Add a little smoked paprika to give the cheese sauce a smoky taste.
• Serve warm as a dip or drizzle over nachos, baked potatoes, or steamed veggies.

Storage

Store any leftover nacho cheese sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain a smooth texture. If the sauce thickens too much when cooled, add a splash of water and stir before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes! This nacho cheese recipe is naturally vegan because it uses no dairy products and relies on nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor.

Can I use other vegetables instead of potatoes and carrots?

Potatoes and carrots give the sauce its creamy texture and sweet undertone, but you can experiment with cooked cauliflower or sweet potatoes for a different taste and consistency.

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This creamy, dairy-free Nacho Cheese sauce is a healthy and flavorful alternative made with boiled potatoes, carrots, and nutritional yeast. Perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite snacks, it combines subtle sweetness from the carrots with the tangy zest of lemon juice and salsa, seasoned with onion and garlic powders for an irresistible cheesy flavor without any actual cheese.

• Author: Sana
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: About 1 ½ cups of nacho cheese sauce 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Boiling and Blending
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Vegetables

• 2 cups peeled diced russet potatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots

Liquids

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup salsa
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Seasonings and Others

• ½ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Boil Vegetables: Fill a large pot with water and add the peeled diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Place over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain the water.
2. Blend Ingredients: Transfer the boiled potatoes and carrots to a blender. Add ½ cup of water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and salsa to the blender. Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy, resembling a cheesy sauce consistency.

Notes

• You can adjust the thickness of the cheese sauce by adding more or less water while blending.
• Nutritional yeast is key for creating the cheesy flavor; do not substitute with regular yeast.
• Use fresh salsa for better flavor, or substitute with hot sauce for a spicier kick.
• This sauce works well as a dip, a drizzle for nachos, or a creamy topping for vegetables.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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