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    Home / Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    Last updated: Jun 4, 2019 · Published: Mar 11, 2019 by Elizabeth Shah. This page may contain affiliate links.

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    Since I published my Vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger with Cheddar Sauce recipe a few weeks ago, I've been having all kinds of fun finding ways to use the Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce in recipes.

    It's delicious in this Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup and the Broccoli Cheddar Soup, for instance. 

    So I decided this incredibly tasty and versatile sauce deserves its very own page on the blog! Now, you can bookmark this recipe and come back to it whenever you need an authentic, satisfying vegan cheddar cheese fix.

    vegan cheddar cheese sauce

    What I Love About This Vegan Cheese Sauce

    I love this vegan cheese sauce because it's not that plasticky stuff you buy at the store that calls itself vegan cheese. This sauce has a complex, convincing cheddar flavor and a texture that's nothing but rich and creamy. Plus, there's no oil here, so it's perfectly 'whole food, plant-based, no oil' compliant. (Read about why to avoid oil here.)

    When you make this sauce according to the recipe, it's smooth and saucy--perfect for mac 'n cheese or for dolloping on a burger. But cook it gently over medium-low heat for a few minutes, and it thickens up nicely into a spread you can use in a quesadilla or on a sandwich.

    vegan cheddar cheese sauce

    The flavor and the ingredients in this sauce are similar to my Vegan Easy Cheezy Sauce. The addition of tomato paste, smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce lend that unique cheddar profile. Just make sure you buy vegan Worcestershire, as the regular variety contains anchovy paste.

    vegan cheddar cheese sauce

    How to Make Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    I also love that this vegan cheddar cheese sauce is so very simple to make. All you need are 10 ingredients, about 5 minutes and a blender. It helps to soak your cashews first, but if you have a high speed blender, you can even skip this step if you're in a hurry. Your vegan cheddar cheese sauce will still come out smooth and silky.

    vegan cheddar cheese sauce

    So skip that plasticky store-bought stuff made with oil, and whip up this 5-minute homemade vegan cheddar cheese sauce. And watch for more recipes on the blog using this delicious vegan cheese sauce--coming soon!

    If you like this whole food, plant-based recipe, you might also like:

    • Vegan Easy Cheezy Sauce
    • Vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger with Cheddar Sauce
    • Kid-friendly Red Quinoa Tacos
    • Mini Taco Cup Appetizers
    • Healthy Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Vegan Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    A creamy, tangy 5-minute vegan cheddar cheese sauce with an authentic cheddar cheese flavor. So versatile, you'll want to use it in all your favorite recipes calling for cheese.
    4.50 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Soak Cashews: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 1-ounce servings (approx.)
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Elizabeth Shah
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cashews soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
    • ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • ⅛ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, veggie stock, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder. Process on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender from time to time.

    Nutrition (approximate)

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 97mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Kona

      March 13, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Looks Good! Can't wait to try! How Long will this last in the fridge?

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      • Elizabeth Shah

        March 15, 2021 at 11:34 am

        This will last about 5-7 days I'm the fridge, or several months in the freezer. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Angel

      June 07, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      4 stars
      I made this cheese sauce tonight as written in the recipe and used it to make vegan Mac and cheese and it’s pretty good! As a non-vegan, it doesn’t taste like cheese to me but it comes close and is delicious.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Shah

        June 08, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks Angel! This is the healthiest non-cheese cheese sauce I can think of, but you're right, nothing I've tried tastes exactly like actual dairy cheese.

        Reply
    3. Leanne

      January 03, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      Have you tried substituting garbanzo or navy beans for a fat-free version?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Shah

        January 04, 2020 at 8:53 am

        Indeed! Check out my chickpea cheese sauce recipe

        Reply
    4. Rosa

      April 02, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sauce tonight to go with your Wisconsin Beer & Cheddar Soup and obviously I had a few licks before pouring it into the soup. Haha! This sauce is SO yummy and SO cheesy! i love how quick and easy it is to make. Will definitely be making it again!

      Reply
    5. Isabel L Brennen

      March 11, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      Going to try this. miss cheeses

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      • elizabeth

        March 11, 2019 at 7:03 pm

        Hi Isabel, That's wonderful, I really hope you like it!

        Reply

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