Homemade Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

This homemade vegan cheddar cheese sauce is a creamy and delicious alternative to traditional cheddar cheese sauce. Made with plant-based ingredients, it's perfect for drizzling over nachos, veggies, or pasta.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked and drained
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, carrot, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and water.
2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Serve immediately over nachos, veggies, or pasta.

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