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Cheese Sauce Dairy Free Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably creamy and cheesy sauce, completely dairy-free! Perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, tossed pasta, or your favorite baked potato. Packed with B vitamins and protein thanks to nutritional yeast, this sauce is a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Easy to make in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 252.5 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Cheese Sauce Dairy Free

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Cheese Sauce Dairy Free

  • Rice Milk
  • Nutritional Yeast Flakes
  • Cornstarch
  • Dry Mustard

How to Make Cheese Sauce Dairy Free

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in the plant-based milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the garlic powder and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite vegetables, pasta, or baked potato.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

13g

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