Description
This homemade Quesadilla Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat) recipe captures the iconic creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor perfect for quesadillas, burritos, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños (pickled)
- Minced garlic
- Cumin powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Onion powder
- Salt
- White sugar
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Finely chop the pickled jalapeños, removing seeds for a milder sauce. Pat dry to remove excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar to the mixture.
- Squeeze in 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and mix thoroughly.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Stir before using as some separation may occur.
- For best flavor, make it a day in advance to allow flavors to meld together.
- Adjust heat level by increasing or reducing jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: quesadilla sauce, taco bell copycat, homemade sauce, easy recipe, creamy sauce, mexican condiment