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Creamy jalapeno sauce in white bowl with quesadilla wedge and tortilla chips for dipping

Copycat Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

This copycat Taco Bell creamy jalapeno sauce blends mayo, pickled jalapenos, and spices for quesadillas and tacos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Pickled jalapenos, drained and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Jalapeno brine
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine mayonnaise, chopped pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk until smooth and fully blended with no visible lumps.
  3. Taste and adjust spice level by adding more cayenne or jalapeno brine if desired.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. Drizzle over quesadillas, tacos, burritos, or serve as a dipping sauce.