Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce

completed Vegan Nacho Cheese in a white bowl with chips in the background

5 from 57 votes

This one-pan, 7-ingredient, 5-minute vegan cheese sauce is super simple to make and versatile for pasta, burgers, as a vegan nacho cheese sauce, drizzled over veggies, etc. - Plus, this recipe is cashew, potato/carrot, and blender-free!

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 cup of plant-based milk
1 ½ cups of vegan cheese shreds
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
¼ teaspoon of onion powder

Instructions

In a small pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Lower heat, add the flour and stir until your roux has a smooth consistency.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir over low heat until it thickens to form a nacho cheese sauce.

Notes

Adjust the thickness: If the dairy-free cheese sauce is too thick, add a little more plant-based milk. If it's too thin, add more flour (in a slurry, so the sauce is lump-free).
For a richer color: The color will vary depending on what vegan cheese you use. Add a pinch of turmeric powder if you want more of a golden yellow vegan nacho cheese/ cheese sauce.
For the creamiest consistency: Use thicker, high-fat dairy-free milk like canned coconut milk.

Nutrition

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