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vegan Guinness Cheese sauce

Guinness Vegan Cheese Sauce : non dairy dip for pretzels

Guinness Vegan Cheese Sauce is made with silken tofu, vegan cheese, Guinness and the perfect blend of seasoning to give this non dairy, vegan dip a cheesy flavor...without actually using cheese!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients that go in the blender
  • 1 container of silken or soft tofu
  • 1 cup vegan cheese I used Daisy's vegan shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 cup non dairy milk soy milk, oat milk, and cashew milk work best
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric included for coloring
  • 1 tsp Dijon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
Ingredients that don't go in the blender
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped small
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil can substitute any neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup Guinness beer I used Guinness Extra Stout for bolder flavor. Can substitute beer of choice
  • 1 tbsp chives, sliced small for garnish
  • 8 serving of pumpernickel pretzels Substitute any pretzels or chips of your choice

Equipment

  • blender
  • sauce pan

Method
 

  1. Begin by adding all of the ingredients list under "Ingredients that go in the blender" into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. This will take around 30 seconds. Set aside
    ingredients for Guinness vegan cheese sauce in a blender
  2. Next, add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and chopped garlic cloves to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
    sautéed garlic in a pan for Guinness vegan cheese sauce
  3. Add the ingredients that have been blended, along with 1/2 cup of Guinness beer. Stir until thoroughly mixed and bring heat down to low
    Do not include the chives yet!
    Guinness vegan cheese sauce cooking in a pan
  4. Allow sauce to cook for other 15 minutes. Stir often with a spatula so sauce does not stick to the pan and burn.
  5. Remove from heat. Place in a serving bowl and top with sliced chives
    Guinness vegan cheese sauce served with pretzels
  6. Serve with pumpernickel pretzels. Can substitute any chips or pretzels of your choice. Serve and enjoy!