Cheezy Queso Sauce

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This is such a great sauce! It goes on anything Mexican like tacos, nachos, chips. Put some on a baked potato or other vegetables, or over pasta.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Best “Cheezy” Queso Sauce

Course: Sauces and dressings, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Vegan
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large potato peeled and diced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cashews soaked in hot water 20 minutes, drained
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Boil the potato, carrot, and onion in the vegetable broth until soft, about 8 minutes
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender, along with the vegetables, and blend until smooth.

Notes

Makes about two cups; can be frozen.
This thick and creamy sauce is perfect for any Mexican-style food like tacos, quesadillas, nachos. It makes an excellent dip for chips. Add it to a baked potato or pasta dish.