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Loaded Vegan Queso topped with diced red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro

Loaded Vegan Queso

This dip is cheesy, creamy and loaded with perfectly spiced vegan ground beef, green chilies and salsa. With just enough spice, Loaded Vegan Queso packs a punch of flavor that's perfect for your next party or any day your craving a delicious, cheesy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup Butternut Squash peeled and evenly chopped *
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Plain Oat Milk
  • 12 oz Vegan Ground Beef
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mix with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry
  • 8 oz Vegan Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 oz Canned Green Chilies mild
  • 1 cup Picante Sauce medium

Toppings

  • Red Onion
  • Fresh Jalapenos
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add squash, cashews and garlic
  • Boil until the cashews are soft, about 20-25 minutes
  • Drain and set aside to cool for a minute or two
  • While the cashews are boiling heat a large saute pan over medium heat
  • Once the pan is hot add ground meat
  • Season meat with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper
  • While meat is browning add cashews, squash and garlic to a high powered blender along with nutritional yeast and oat milk
  • Blend until smooth, this will be the base of the queso
  • When the meat is cooked through, pour the cheese sauce base into the pan with the meat and stir
  • Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into queso
  • Working in batches stir shredded cheese into the sauce until all of the cheese is added and melted completely
  • Bring queso to a simmer then turn heat down to medium low
  • Stir in green chilis and picante salsa
  • Taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary
  • Pour queso into a serving bowl and top with finely diced red onion, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro

Notes

  • Squash freezes well, once chopped you can put remaining squash in a jar and freeze for about 3 months
  • This dip can be cooled and reheated, but tastes best served immediately
Keyword Meaty Vegan Queso, party food, Vegan Queso, Vegan Queso Dip
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