The recipe is from FatMan’s Favorites Cookbook by Tim and Heather Kaufman. 12 chipotle peppers (from a can, in adobo sauce) 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) 1 tablespoon chili powder. It’s a great dish to serve with Homemade Oil-Free Tortilla Chips to crowds because absolutely everyone will love it.

Keep in mind, that this is way better heated up so the temperature does matter. This amazingly simple cashew queso is completely vegan, oil-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. There is the slightest texture from the nuts, but otherwise, this is actually a far better product that the queso dip in a jar. The texture is pretty close to a good dip, not quite queso, but heated it up it can be poured. It isn't a spicy dip despite the presence of jalapeno peppers. It was exponentially better heated and it was way better than the queso dip they sell. True to form, I got out some Trader Joe's Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips. This time a small glop landed in a bowl and was placed in the microwave. So it sat in my refrigerator for a couple of days. Now, when I first tried this I had it cold. But how would that translate into a pre-made refrigerated dip? So I was already familiar with the concept of swapping out cashew for dairy. It was pourable and relatively quick to make. I made vegan queso dip last year using a Minimalist Baker recipe.

I'll have to ration it out and keep it hidden from my kids and my husband.For those of us who don't eat vegan regularly, cashews are the answer to many situations where a creamy texture would be appreciated. Place soaked cashews, roasted veggies, and the rest of the ingredients into a high-speed food processor. Would asking her to text me when it came in be considered taking things too far? Maybe, but maybe not - this dip was that good. Roast veggies and garlic in olive oil, salt, and pepper at 425F for about 25-30 minutes or until soft. I mean, I just fell in love with this dip, and now it's gone?Īpparently, it wasn't just me who was floored by the flavor. She wasn't sure when it would be back in stock. I asked an employee where my blessed queso was, and she said there's been such a high demand that they couldn't keep up with production. Availability: Credo Cashew Queso is sold refrigerated in select regions of Whole Foods and Central Market Shops in the U.S.

I was such a huge fan that I went back to my local Trader Joe's two days later, but sadly, there was no sign of it on the shelf. Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 40 calories, 2.5g fat, 3g carbs, <1g fiber, <1g sugars (includes g added sugars), 1g protein. It made a great addition to my burrito, and I loved having a dollop on my Mexican-inspired grain bowl. It was perfect for chips but also complemented raw veggies. Trader Joe's! My family and I polished off half the container in a matter of three minutes. It was downright delicious.Īnd the slow clap goes to. Creamy, cheesy, slightly sweet (thanks to the cashews), and with just a touch of zesty spice. I grabbed my favorite tortilla chip ( Late July Organic Sea Salt & Lime), dipped, bit, and was speechless. So how did this taste? At first glance, the consistency was thicker than I expected, more like hummus than a liquidy cheese sauce.

I'm a huge fan of the Soy Creamy Ice Cream, vegan cream cheese, and best of all, the vegan Cashew, Kale, and Basil Pesto. So far, Trader Joe's hasn't disappointed me with its vegan alternatives to dairy-full products. So when I opened this Cashew Fiesta Dip, I was definitely skeptical - but still hopeful. I have spent hundreds of dollars on vegan 'cheese' products, and many of them tasted worse than feet.

Cashew queso