Description
Recreate the iconic Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce at home with this simple copycat recipe. Made with trustworthy ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for tacos, quesadillas, veggie dips, and more, quickly becoming a flavorful family staple.
Ingredients
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Chopped pickled jalapeños
1 tbsp Jalapeño brine
2 tbsp Sour Cream
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
0.25 tsp Onion Powder
0.25 tsp Smoked Paprika
0.125 tsp Cumi
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Finely chop the pickled jalapeños
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and lime juice
- Whisk all the ingredients together until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain for a consistent creamy texture
- Taste the creamy jalapeno sauce and adjust seasonings as needed for desired spice or lime level
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, making a big difference for an authentic taste
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise. To increase the spice, add more chopped pickled jalapeños or extra cayenne pepper; for less heat, reduce the amount of jalapeños.
Ensure jalapeños are finely minced for even flavor distribution. For an extra smooth sauce, consider blending all ingredients in a small food processor.
Do not skip the chilling step, as it significantly deepens and marries the flavors.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. The flavors often improve after a day or two. Give a quick stir before serving if any separation occurs. Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the mayonnaise.
If the Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is too thick, thin it with an extra teaspoon of jalapeño brine or a tiny splash of water or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 Tbsp
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Taco Bell, Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, Sauce, Copycat, Dip, Spicy, Quick, Family Meal