Copycat Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
A zesty and creamy copycat version of Taco Bell’s famous Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, perfect for adding a spicy kick to tacos, burritos, or as a delicious dipping sauce. This easy-to-make sauce combines pickled jalapenos with a blend of spices and creamy bases for an authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapenos
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice (from the jalapeno jar)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (increase if you love it spicy)
- Water (optional, to thin out the sauce)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced pickled jalapenos, pickled jalapeno juice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder until fully integrated and smooth.
- Chill the Sauce: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully for the best taste.
- Adjust Consistency (Optional): If you prefer a thinner, more drizzly sauce, start by adding 1 teaspoon of water to the chilled mixture and stir well. Continue adding water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- This sauce tastes best when chilled for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder or jalapeno to increase or decrease spiciness according to your preference.
- Use fresh pickled jalapenos and the juice for the authentic tang and heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adding water is optional and only needed if you want to change the thickness of the sauce.
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