Quesadilla Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)

Quesadilla dipping sauce in glass jar with a spoon.

5 from 34 votes

Quesadilla Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)

Made with simple ingredients, my homemade quesadilla sauce is the perfect sauce for quesadillas, tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, burgers, and many of your favorite sandwiches.

Prep Time8

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Servings:

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Chef Ryan Littley

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
2 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice from a jar of pickled jalapenos
2 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl
Whisk to combine the ingredients. .
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve with quesadillas, tacos, burritos, burgers, tortilla chips, french fries, or any of your favorite sandwiches.

Notes

Can I make adjustments to the recipe?

Yes, you can. You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to make the recipe. You can also replace the mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt. The flavor will be subtly different but still delicious. You can also use whipped cream cheese to make this yummy sauce.

For a touch of heat, add your favorite hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or chopped jalapeno peppers (or chipotle peppers) to the mixture.

If you prefer a less spicy sauce, cut back on the jalapeno juice, or leave it out altogether.

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