Macaroni and "Cheese"

This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe.  The Melty Cheese was a hit when we first made it in the CHIP program in the Spring. The great thing is you can make this recipe for nachos too! or any other favorite recipe that calls for melted cheese.  Nacho Chili??    Enjoy!

Melty Cheese  

 

2 C. water, divided

¼ C. raw cashews

1 4-oz. jar pimientos

¼ C. nutritional yeast

1½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. onion powder

¼ tsp. garlic powder

3 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. sesame tahini

 

1. Place 1 C. water & cashews in blender and blend until creamy.

2. Add all other ingredients (except remaining water) and blend again until smooth.

3. Add last cup of water (hot water will shorten cooking time) and blend briefly. *

4. Heat in heavy saucepan, stirring constantly until sauce is hot and bubbly.

 

*Variation: add 1 more Tbsp. cornstarch. After it is blended, add salsa.