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Make this quick and easy copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce that tastes just like the signature sauce they put on their quesadillas! It’s creamy, tangy, and has the right amount of spice.

Red bowl with a cream sauce, a spoon, and a wedge of quesadilla.


 

If you’ve ever been captivated by the irresistible taste and creamy texture of Taco Bells quesadillas, then you’re in for a treat. Whether it’s smothering your favorite quesadilla, acting as a perfect dipping sauce for your crispy tacos, adding an extra layer to your crunchwrap supremes, or using in your burritos, this sauce is sure to please!

Ingredients in Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

The best part about this sauce, is that it comes together with items you most likely have in your pantry and refrigerator already.

Ingredients needed to make homemade Taco Bell quesadilla sauce laid out on the counter.
  • Jalapeño Brine: the brine from a jar of pickled jalapeños adds the right amount of tangy heat to create the perfect creamy jalapeño sauce. Be sure to grab a jar of jalapeños and not canned, since the canned versions don’t have the brining juice.
  • Mayonnaise & Sour Cream: the combination of the two gives a nice creamy base to the sauce. Feel free to substitute with plain greek yogurt if you prefer.
  • Seasoning Blend: a mixture of paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.

How to Make Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Bowl with mayonnaise and sour cream with jalapeño brine being added.
Seasoning blend being added to a bowl of cream sauce.
  1. Stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in the jalapeño brine and stir to mix.
  3. Stir in the seasoning blend, taste and adjust as needed.

Recipe Tip

For more heat, dice up some of the pickled jalapeños and add into the sauce.

Cheese quesadilla dipped in creamy jalapeño Taco Bell quesadilla sauce.

Quesadilla Sauce Storage Information

  • Make Ahead: this creamy jalapeño sauce is great to make ahead, it stores nicely in the refrigerator for a week, and as it sits the first day, the flavors meld together.
  • Storage: store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Simply stir and serve when ready to use.
  • Freezer: due to the mayonnaise base of this sauce, we don’t recommend freezing it.

More Copycat Recipes

Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Serene
Quick and easy copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce that tastes just like the signature sauce they put on their quesadillas! It's creamy, tangy, and has the right amount of spice.
Red bowl with a cream sauce, a spoon, and a wedge of quesadilla.

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeño juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

  • Add the sour cream, mayonnaise and pickled jalapeño juice in a small bowl. Stir this together until smooth and creamy. 
  • Add the remaining seasonings into the sauce and stir until combined. 

Notes

  • Mayonnaise: can sub with a low fat version, but it will affect the texture of the sauce. 
  • Sour Cream: can sub with greek yogurt.
  • Spice: For more heat add some finely diced pickled jalapeños. 
  • Storage: store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Simply stir and serve when ready to use.
  • Freezer: due to the mayonnaise base of this sauce, we don’t recommend freezing it.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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