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If you're a quesadilla lover, you need the perfect Quesadilla Sauce Recipe. Here it is! My homemade quesadilla dipping sauce is creamy, a bit tangy, and has a kick of spice. I know you're going to love it - my family raves about this sauce!
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Best Sauce for Quesadillas
One of my favorite meals to serve for my family is quesadillas. Not only are they easy to whip up using leftovers or whatever you have on hand, but paired with my quesadilla sauce recipe, they are super delicious!
This is a copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce that comes together in just a few minutes using a few simple ingredients. You may even already have the ingredients in your pantry!
Homemade quesadilla sauce is ready in no time - you can prepare it while your quesadillas are sizzling in the pan. So easy and quick! And, it really adds flavor to your quesadillas, no matter what you're topping them with. You can even try serving it with nachos, taquitos, tacos or burritos!
Quesadilla Dipping Sauce FAQs
You can easily make quesadilla sauce without mayonnaise: substitute with Greek yogurt instead! The taste will be different without mayo, and less creamy, but Greek yogurt is light and will give you a great, fresh-tasting sauce.
My quesadilla sauce recipe uses a blend of mayo, sour cream, pickled jalapeno juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder. This blend of seasonings and sauces makes an incredibly creamy, tangy sauce unlike any other. It pairs well with chicken, beef, and vegetable quesadillas, as well as just about anything else you want to serve it with!
Quesadilla Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapeno juice
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Chili powder
How to Make Quesadilla Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder. Mix well until creamy.
- Serve with a quesadilla - or anything you want - and enjoy!
How to Store Quesadilla Sauce
You can easily prepare this quesadilla sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container or glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Since the base for this sauce is mayonnaise, I would not recommend freezing as mayonnaise does not freeze well.
Sauce for Quesadillas Tips
- Want more or less spice? Adjust the levels of jalapeno juice and chili powder used to change the spice level.
- Skip the mayo and use Greek Yogurt if you'd like a lighter sauce!
What to Serve with Quesadilla Sauce
I just know you're going to love this easy quesadilla sauce, and you need great quesadilla recipes to dip it in. Or, try it with nachos or taquitos. Here are a few of my favorites:
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Best Quesadilla Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder. Mix well.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Serve with a quesadilla - or anything you like - and enjoy!
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Notes
- Want more or less spice? Adjust the levels of jalapeno juice and chili powder used to change the spice level.
- Skip the mayo and use Greek Yogurt if you'd like a lighter sauce!
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