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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Sauce Dairy Free

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

13g