White bowl of orange cheese sauce next to crackers and broccoli.
Salsas, Sauces, Spreads & Seasonings

Creamy, Zesty, and Nacho-Ready!

This silky-smooth sauce easily replaces cheese in all your favorite recipes. Layer it in lasagna, stir it into macaroni, add it to Mexican dishes, use it as a dip, or drizzle it over pizza. The possibilities are endless!

Quick & Easy Cheese Sauce

Recipe courtesy of
  • Neva Brackett

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 10 (¼ cup) servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 large or 1 small red bell pepper (or ¼ cup canned pimentos or red peppers)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend 2 minutes, or until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until thick.

NOTE: For a lighter option, use ½ cup cashews plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

Category Tags

Cholesterol-free
Gluten-free
High fiber
Low carbohydrate / low sugar
Peanut-free
Spreads and Sauces
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

Nutritional Data

Calories: 240.85
Fat: 16.29 g
Saturated Fat: 2.68 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 975.21 mg
Carbohydrates: 14.75 g
Fiber: 3.26 g
Sugars: 3.22 g
Protein: 9.76 g
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