Why This Creamy Sauce is So Popular Recipe
Learn how to make the popular Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce at home with this creamy and flavorful recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the pickled jalapeño juice, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use pickled jalapeño juice from a jar of sliced jalapeños for that signature tangy kick.
- This sauce is perfect for quesadillas, tacos, burritos, burgers, or as a dipping sauce for fries and chicken tenders.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
