Vegan Nacho Cheese

Name: Vegan Nacho Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: ½ cup raw cashews; 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed (1 cup); 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces (1/2 cup); 1 (4-ounce) can diced roasted green chiles; ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, such as cashew or almond milk; 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (feel free to add more for a spicier sauce); ¾ teaspoon salt + more to taste; Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish, optional

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

If you're craving that spicy, melty goodness of nacho cheese but don't want the dairy, sodium, or yucky processed junk, then this is the recipe for you. In fact, we don't think anyone will ever be able to tell this is vegan. By using a base of vegetables and nuts, you get an ultra-creamy dip made with real, whole-food ingredients plus healthful fats and plant-based nutrients.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:09:12 GMT