Vegan Cashew Cheezy Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as cashew), divided
• 1 cup hot water, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika