Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Sauce
Make the creamy, savory sauce found inside the Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla at home using common ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, water, sour cream, and white vinegar in a medium bowl.
- Add the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or cayenne pepper if needed for your preference.
- Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- This sauce thickens slightly when chilled. If it becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water until you reach your desired consistency.
- You can use this sauce as a dip for tortilla chips or as a dressing for taco salads.
- For a tangier flavor, substitute half of the regular mayonnaise with light mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 10