Today I had to make something before work. It hasn't been too busy there so we are going in a little later. It gave me some time to make something instead of the usual leftovers.
I am not a huge fan of store bought vegan cheese. I don't hate it but if I can, I like to make cheese substitutes like this creamy cheese for pasta, out of butternut squash. This squash is my favorite for this cheese substitute. It's not too sweet like some squash, and it's nice and creamy.
Cheese sauce
1 butternut squash
1 cup or more of vegetable soup broth
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
4 tablespoons tapioca starch
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Squeeze of lemon juice
2 tablespoon vegan sour cream (I bought one but you can add cashew cream)
Salt and pepper
1 onion
1 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce in adobo
To make cashew cream soak a cup of cashews and blend with water and add a squeeze of lemon and salt to taste.
Cook the squash by boiling or steaming until tender.
After browning the onions add the already cooked squash then add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, and stir frequently.
I was not originally planning to add chipotle but after I blended it I thought I would add some extra kick to it. It added a slight smokey taste. It wasn't that spicy.
Back in the day when I ate the boxed mac n cheese I would put ketchup on it. I actually didn't like it at all as it. I hated the taste of that cheese mix.
This is a quick thing to make, with the squash taking the most time which is probably around ten minutes in the hot water. I don't time anything so you just have to test it. The recipe given is approximate. I add and taste as I go. I think most people do this.
I think some children would not be opposed to this as a substitute.
It is so good for healthy and looks really delicious! I wish I could eat it right now. I hope you have a beautiful day my friend.
Thank you so much my dear.
That looks very yummy, definitely, something kids would like too. When they notice it's just vegetables it will be too late haha. A very good-looking recipe.
Haha thanks so much. it would be funny to test it out on a kid. I honestly don't think the young ones would clue in.
I definitely think it'd be great for kids . And if you add chipotle I'd eat ANYTHING. A reminder again to buy chipotle. Think I'll add extra pumpkins to next roast vege dinner so next night is this sauce, would have that sweetness you recall from ketchup??
I am shamefully addicted to ketchup shhh!!!
This dish looks really good, very full of flavor, with a smooth and unctuous texture, as always, your posts are excellent. Thanks for posting in the community. Regards.
Thank you for your generous comment @sirenahippie!
Hey, now - do I spy some cheating going on? That’s either some really straight, fat macaroni or you slipped in some rigatoni instead (like we always do).
I’ve never yet had a mass-produced vegan cheese that didn’t suck. But unlike most of the complicated recipes I’ve seen (for hard cheese) I feel like I could actually manage to make this!
Okay you got me. Not exactly macaroni although I had it in the cupboard. I just like saying mac n cheese for the purpose of this post haha.
I haven't attempted those hard cheeses, mostly because I never really like them. Even when I ate dairy I hated cheese unless it was melted.
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Hi @carolynstahl that preparation looks very rich and creamy, it already made me hungry haha thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe.
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Thank you so much @belkyscabrera I hope you have a wonderful day.😊
It looks delicious! I never thought of using butternut squash for cheese. Definitely trying this. Thank you for the idea. 💚
Thank you! I find butternut to be the smoothest when you blend it.
What a delight Carolyn! I have to make this! Butternut squash is so versatile and healthy! Greet recipe too! Yum!🧡😋🧡
Thank you so much Lena! I really love butternut the best for this kind of thing.😊
My pleasure Carolyn! And yes! You are absolutely right 🧡😋🧡