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Quesadilla dipping sauce in glass jar with a spoon.

Quesadilla Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)

Chef Ryan Littley
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.
5 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 8
Calories 131 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 388IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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