Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

This creamy jalapeno sauce is a Taco Bell copycat made in just 5 minutes with sour cream, mayo, and pickled jalapenos. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and dipping.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 80kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons juice from jar of pickled jalapenos
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

For a smooth sauce, add all of the ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Place in the fridge to let the flavors meld for at least 30 minutes for the best results, but you can definitely enjoy right away.
For a chunkier sauce, add everything to a small bowl and stir well to combine. Similar flavor to Taco Bell, but a different texture.
Store in a covered dish or mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. The mixture will thicken a bit and become spicier as it sits.

Notes

This is a copycat recipe of the Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce. It’s delicious on quesadillas, but also great for drizzling on tacos or burritos. Makes a tasty dip for tortilla chips or fries too.

This is tasty immediately after making, but the flavors really develop and the sauce will thicken up a bit if it has time to chill in the fridge a bit first. We like to make this at least 30 minutes in advance.

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