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As soon as you dip your quesadilla in you know why this is such a great sauce. It is creamy, a bit tangy, and spicy. This sauce is done in no time so prepare it while your quesadillas are sizzling in the pan. So, are you ready to learn how to make quesadilla sauce at home? Let’s get started!
What You Need For This Recipe
So, what is quesadilla sauce made of? To make this great dip sauce you need several ingredients that are mostly in your kitchen pantry.
Put the following ingredients on your grocery shopping list and have them ready when you start:
- Mayonnaise – base ingredient for the sauce
- Sour cream – base ingredient for the sauce as well
- Pickled jalapeno juice – I take it from a jar of pickled jalapenos
- Jalapenos – finely diced pickled jalapenos
- Paprika – adds flavor and color to the sauce
- Ground cumin – has a slightly sweet, warming flavor with a nutty element
- Onion powder – provides a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce
- Garlic powder – for a savory flavor to the sauce
- Salt – season to taste
- Chili powder – also adds flavor and color to the sauce
If you want to have a low-calorie version either use low-calorie mayonnaise or substitute all of the mayonnaise for sour cream.
Note that the full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Quesadilla Sauce
- This may very well be the easiest sauce you have ever made. Start with finely chopping the Jalapeno pepper. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream into a small mixing bowl and add the minced pickled jalapeno and pickled jalapeno juice.
- Then add the onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Thoroughly stir to combine the sauce.
- Taste the sauce and add salt to taste. Your sauce is ready to serve.
The Best Sauce Recipe For Quesadillas
If you love quesadillas then you need a sauce for your quesadillas. Taco Bell is famous for its quesadilla sauce. The perfect combination of a creamy sauce that is tangy and has enough spices to give your quesadillas that nice kick.
It adds flavor to your quesadillas whether you make a simple chicken quesadilla or beef quesadillas. Just dip it in and I’m certain you will love it.
How To Store Quesadilla Sauce
As this sauce is so easy to make and fast to prepare it is recommended to make it fresh and use it straight away.
You can easily prepare this sauce in advance and store it in a glass jar or an airtight container. Store it in the fridge and you can keep it for at least a week or even longer.
Can I Make Quesadilla Sauce In Advance?
Yes, this quesadilla sauce recipe is perfect to prepare in advance. As long as you store it properly you can keep it for a long time.
Can I Make Quesadilla Sauce Without Mayonnaise?
Yes, you can make this quesadilla sauce without mayonnaise and substitute it with Greek yogurt. The sauce will have a less creamy texture as it doesn’t contain the oil from the mayo.
The taste will also be different without the mayo but you still have a taste and fresh sauce.
How Long Is Quesadilla Sauce Good For?
As this sauce contains sour cream it depends on how long your sour cream is good for. Usually, you can keep this quesadilla dip sauce for at least a week up to three to four weeks.
It is wise to always take a taste test of your sauce if it is in the fridge for longer than a week. Then just stir it through before serving and you are good to go.
More Quesadilla Recipes
If you love this dipping sauce, you need some great quesadilla recipes to dip it in. So, take a look at the following recipes for inspiration:
- Beef quesadillas – an easy recipe made with ground beef and spices. Done in no time
- Shrimp quesadillas – a great quesadilla recipe made with vegetables and shrimp
- Spicy chicken quesadillas – these are pan-fried and a bit spicy
- BBQ chicken quesadillas – made with the best BBQ sauce for a great dinner
- Oven-baked chicken quesadillas – made in the oven for some tasty toasty quesadillas
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Quesadilla Sauce
A delicious sauce that is perfect with your quesadilla. Try this easy quesadilla sauce recipe. Super easy to make and very tasty!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice (from a jar of pickled jalapenos)
- ½ tablespoons pickled jalapenos (diced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the pickled jalapenos
- Measure the ingredients and put into a small bowl
- Stir all the ingredients together until properly combined
- Ready to serve
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Nutrition facts
Calories: 131; Fat: 10g; Carbs: 9g; Protein: 0g;
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