Vegan Cheese Sauce (No-Cook)

Name: Vegan Cheese Sauce (No-Cook)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup water; 1 cup raw cashews (Decrease to ¾ cup for a tangier, slightly less rich sauce; see Notes); ¼ cup rolled oats (Certified gluten-free, if needed); ¼ cup nutritional yeast; 2 ounces roasted red pepper from a jar (about 1 small pepper); 3 Tablespoons lemon juice; 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons chickpea or white miso (I'm a fan of Miso Masters brand); ¾ to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional

Instructions

Prep:5min

This vegan cheese sauce is the real deal! It comes together in just 5 minutes without any cooking! This is the best dairy-free cheese sauce to use on everything from veggies and baked potatoes, to nachos, pasta, and more! Oil-free, gluten-free, and made without coconut or soy.Yield: makes about 2 cups

Updated at: Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:50:52 GMT