The Ultimate Vegan Cheese Sauce

cooked white beans, such as cannelini

milk of choice, preferably unsweetened

cheese shreds, such as Daiya vegan, OR 5 tbsp nutritional yeast

salt - I like

garlic powder

If using nutritional yeast, add 1/2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar (can be omitted)

optional 2 tsp buttery spread or olive oil – I really like the rich depth of flavor this adds, especially if not using the cheese version

optional pinch turmeric, thyme, rosemary, etc.