Recipe by Katelyn Chisholm

A Creamy, Spicy, Crowd Pleasing Cashew Queso That Instantly Upgrades Any Meal or Snack

This cheezy cashew queso is the kind of recipe that makes people pause mid bite and ask, “Wait… this is vegan?” It is ultra creamy, tangy, and just spicy enough, with a smooth texture that works everywhere you would normally use traditional queso.

Whether you drizzle it over nachos, spoon it onto burritos, swirl it into pasta, or serve it warm with chips and guacamole, this queso delivers big comfort food energy with minimal effort. Best of all, it comes together in minutes using simple pantry staples and a blender.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Creamy, melty queso texture without any dairy
• Made in minutes using a blender and simple ingredients
• Versatile enough for snacks, meals, and party spreads
• Easy to adjust spice level using your favorite salsa

Cheezy Cashew Queso

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• Author: J Ivy
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: About 2 cups (4 servings) 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

A Velvety, Plant Based Queso You Will Want to Pour on Everything

This cheezy cashew queso is smooth, tangy, and perfectly spiced, making it ideal for nachos, burritos, pasta, or dipping straight from the bowl.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 15 to 30 minutes and drained if not using a high power blender

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric

• 14 oz Willy’s Medium Salsa or Willy’s Hot Salsa, depending on spice preference

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high power blender.

2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning or acidity if desired.

4. Optional: warm the queso on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.

Notes

Drizzle over nachos, tacos, burritos, or baked potatoes.

Stir into cooked pasta or rice for an instant cheezy sauce.

Serve warm with tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole for an easy appetizer.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Category: Appetizers & Snacks, Sauces & Dressings
• Method: Blender
• Cuisine: Vegan, Tex Mex Inspired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Approx. 1/2 cup
• Calories: 180kcal
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 520mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 6g