Quick Vegan Cheese Sauce (Easy for Dipping)

This quick vegan cheese sauce is creamy, cheesy, and dairy-free—perfect for dipping potato wedges, drizzling over nachos, or spooning onto veggies.

Ingredients

1 cup Unsweetened Soy Milk (or other plant milk)

3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Vegan Butter

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Mustard (Dijon or Yellow)

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional, for a nacho-style flavor)

1/4 tsp Salt, or to taste

Black Pepper, to taste

When you’re craving a gooey, cheesy dip but want to keep it plant-based, this vegan cheese sauce is the answer. Made with nutritional yeast, plant milk, and a few seasonings, it blends up smooth and thickens beautifully on the stovetop.

It’s savory, comforting, and surprisingly budget-friendly, making it a go-to for nachos, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, or even mac and cheese night. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a jar ready in your fridge for quick snacks and easy meals.

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and turns creamy (about 5–7 minutes).

Taste and adjust seasoning — add more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, more mustard for tang, or extra paprika for smokiness.

Serve warm with potato wedges, fries, or as a dip for veggies.

Tip: For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a little chopped jalapeño into the blender before cooking.