No cashews are to be found in this quick, easy, creamy and flavorful vegan queso recipe made with only a few simple ingredients, including nutritional yeast. Naturally gluten-free and oil-free.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat add the milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, paprika, cumin, salt, mustard powder and onion powder.
Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens to queso consistency, about 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, then stir in the salsa.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Top Tip: Use a mild salsa for a mild queso or a spicy salsa for a spicy queso.Garnish Tip: Having guests over? Top off with pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro to make more presentable.Want extra spice? Stir in a drizzle of a favorite hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper or mix in some roasted green chiles.Learn more about nutritional yeast.