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Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce beside a chicken quesadilla

Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

The creamy jalapeno sauce that makes Taco Bell's chicken quesadilla so addictive - tangy, a little spicy, and ready in 5 minutes with no cooking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno brine
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl.
  2. Add the jalapeno brine, minced jalapenos, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and cayenne if using.
  3. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

The pickled jalapeno brine is the secret to the authentic tang - do not skip it. For a smoother sauce, blend everything for a few seconds.