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Penny Kovacs

Cashew Cheese Sauce

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You won't believe your tastebuds when you try this Cashew "Cheese" Sauce that is completely dairy free yet tastes so cheesy and decadent! You can use it as a Queso dip by adding chilis to it or on its own wherever you would use cheese in a recipe. Like soups, sauces, stews, eggs, potatoes and more! I made a broccoli cheddar soup and everyone at the table could not believe there was no cheese in it! You have to try it to believe it!
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Prep Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1 clove Garlic peeled & cut in half
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast

Method
 

  1. Soak cashews in hot water for at least 2 hours or longer, drain
  2. Blend all ingredients in high speed blender till smooth and creamy
  3. Add a little water if too thick
  4. Keeps well in a glass jar in the refrigerator for several days
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

When using this in most of my recipes, the whole recipe is used.  As a queso dip it will serve 2-4 people. 

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