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Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce

Creamy Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce You’ll Crave Every Time

Indulge in this creamy, plant-based Nacho Cashew Cheese Sauce that's perfect for dips, toppings, or spreads.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cashews Soaked for 6-8 hours
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 cup Milk (Almond/Soy) Unsweetened
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Green Chilies Canned
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Fresh lemon juice preferred
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • High-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 6-8 hours, or use boiling water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Drain thoroughly.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, green chilies, pickled jalapenos, lemon juice, and unsweetened almond or soy milk.
  3. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and velvety, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding ½ teaspoon of salt first, then blend to incorporate.
  5. Transfer sauce to an airtight container if not serving immediately. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use nut-free alternatives like pepitas or sunflower seeds for those with nut allergies. Adjust the heat level by varying pickled jalapenos or spices to taste.

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