Creamy vegan queso blanco made dairy-free and plant-based. Moreover, it’s perfect for dips, tacos, or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Optional: ½ cup soaked cashews for creamier texture
🔪 Instructions
Preparing the Base
First, in a small saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat.
Then, whisk in flour or cornstarch to form a smooth roux, cooking 1–2 minutes.
Making the Cheese Sauce
Next, slowly pour in plant-based milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
After that, add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and smoked paprika.
Then, cook for 4–5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
Finishing Touches
Finally, remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or vinegar.
Optionally, blend with soaked cashews for extra creaminess.
Serve warm as a dip, drizzle, or sauce.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Vegan Queso Blanco
- Firstly, whisk constantly when adding milk to avoid lumps.
- Additionally, use unsweetened milk for a neutral flavor.
- Moreover, adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.
- Finally, taste and tweak seasonings before serving.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy Queso: Add jalapeño, chili flakes, or hot sauce
- Smoky Flavor: Include smoked paprika or chipotle powder
- Cashew-Free: Omit cashews and rely on nutritional yeast
- Cheesy Nachos: Stir in vegan shredded cheese for extra flavor
- Herb Boost: Add fresh cilantro or chives
💚 Health Benefits
Nutritional yeast is rich in B-vitamins and protein.
Moreover, using plant-based milk reduces saturated fat and cholesterol.
Because this recipe is dairy-free and optionally nut-free, it is heart-healthy and allergy-friendly.
As a result, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy creamy, cheesy flavors.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Skip spicy seasonings
- Serve as a fun dipping sauce for vegetables or tortilla chips
- Make mini quesadilla sandwiches using bread or tortillas
- Keep sauce creamy and smooth for easy scooping
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per ¼ Cup Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
