5 Minute Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

This Copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce takes only minutes to make and is the ideal way to elevate your homemade quesadillas!

Ingredients and Substitutions

This Taco Bell-inspired quesadilla sauce recipe requires only a few ingredients. The full proportions are listed on the printable recipe card below.

• Full-fat sour cream provides the greatest flavor and texture. Low-fat will work, but it will be less flavorful and not as smooth and creamy.
• Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise provides fat to the sauce, counteracting the acid and spice from the pickled jalapenos. Again, you can use low-fat mayo, but full-fat mayo has the best flavor and texture.
• Pickled Jalapenos & Juice: The pickled jalapenos steal the show here. I don't advocate using fresh jalapenos because they ruin the overall flavor of the sauce. If you don't like heat, search for mild or tamed pickled jalapenos. You'll be using the juice, so look for pickled jalapenos in a glass jar rather than sliced jalapenos in a small can.
• This sauce's spice blend consists of chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can modify these spices to suit your unique taste.
• Granulated Sugar: Sugar balances the heat and acid, and a little goes a long way.

Instructions

1. Put the ingredients plus a few pinches of salt and pepper in a food processor.

2. Process till creamy and smooth.

3. Serve with your preferred cheese quesadilla and season with salt & pepper to taste!

Tips for Making the Best Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

• Don't worry if you don't have a food processor! The food processor just chops the jalapeño finely and blends all the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Another option is to chop the pickled jalapeños yourself and combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• To ensure that everything is well mixed, scrape down the sides of the food processor as necessary. To ensure that everything is thoroughly combined, pause the food processor a couple of times and scrape down the sides.
• Make your own version of Taco Bell's quesadilla sauce to use as a dip, spread, or side dish. For a quick lunch, I like to make this sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator so I can use it as a delicious spread on a flatbread with spinach and crispy panko chicken. It also tastes great as a dipping sauce for air fryer tater tots or crispy baked fries, or over a juicy air-fried burger. For a simple taco salad, you could even use it as a tasty salad dressing with my ground beef taco meat and crispy tortilla strips.
• Feel free to prepare this sauce up to a week ahead of time and allow the flavors to meld in the refrigerator; it simply becomes better with time.

How to Make the Perfect Chicken Quesadilla

• A large saute pan or skillet should be heated to medium heat.
• Top a burrito-sized flour tortilla with diced grilled chicken, creamy quesadilla sauce, and shredded cheese (try Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a Mexican three-cheese blend).
• Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown, then fold in half.
• A portion of creamy quesadilla sauce is served for dipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Make-Ahead, Storage, and Freezing

• Make-Ahead: The ideal make-ahead sauce to have on hand is creamy jalapeño sauce. To have enough on hand for any dipping or dressing requirements, make a double batch and store it in the refrigerator.
• Storage: Keep this sauce in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.
• Freezing: This sauce is freezer-friendly. Store it in the freezer for up to a month after placing it in a freezer-safe container. To recombine the sauce ingredients, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and be prepared to whisk or stir briskly. To have individual portions of the sauce ready to thaw whenever you need them, you can also freeze it in ice cube trays!

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Recipe

5 Minute Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

This Taco Bell-inspired quesadilla sauce takes only minutes to make and is the ideal way to elevate your homemade quesadillas!

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Course: quick and easy, sauce

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 67kcal

Author: Imsen

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INGREDIENTS

• ▢ ½ cup sour cream
• ▢ ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos
• ▢ 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ▢ pinch of cayenne pepper optional
• ▢ Kosher salt
• ▢ fresh cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a food processor, combine the ingredients and a few pinches of salt and pepper.
• Process till creamy and smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve with your preferred Taco Bell chicken quesadillas or cheese quesadillas!

NOTES

• Don't worry if you don't have a food processor! The food processor just chops the jalapeño finely and blends all the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Another option is to chop the pickled jalapeños yourself and combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• To ensure that everything is well mixed, scrape down the sides of the food processor as necessary. To ensure that everything is thoroughly combined, pause the food processor a couple of times and scrape down the sides.
• Make your own version of Taco Bell's quesadilla sauce to use as a dip, spread, or side dish. For a quick lunch, I like to make this sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator so I can use it as a delicious spread on a flatbread with spinach and crispy panko chicken. It also tastes great as a dipping sauce for air fryer tater tots or crispy baked fries, or over a juicy air-fried burger. For a simple taco salad, you could even use it as a tasty salad dressing with my ground beef taco meat and crispy tortilla strips.
• Feel free to prepare this sauce up to a week ahead of time and allow the flavors to meld in the refrigerator; it simply becomes better with time.

NUTRITION

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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