Creamy Quesadilla Sauce Recipe

Quesadillas served with creamy quesadilla dipping sauce

Creamy Quesadilla Sauce Recipe

This creamy quesadilla sauce recipe is rich, smoky, and slightly spicy—just like restaurant-style quesadilla sauce. Made in only 5 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for quesadillas, tacos, wraps, nachos, and dipping.

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Prep Time 5

Servings: 6 Peoples

Course: Dip, Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1-2 tbsp chipotle sauce or adobo sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk or spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight container (for storage)

Method

Make the Creamy Base
Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk them together until smooth and creamy with no lumps. This creates the rich base of the quesadilla sauce.
Add the Flavor
Add chipotle sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin powder to the bowl. These ingredients give the sauce its signature smoky, slightly spicy Mexican flavor.
Balance the Taste
Pour in the fresh lime juice, then season with salt and black pepper. Lime juice adds freshness and balances the richness of the sauce.
Mix Until Smooth
Whisk everything together until the sauce is fully combined, creamy, and evenly colored.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust:
Add more chipotle for spice
Add more sour cream for mildness
Add honey for sweet heat
Rest (Optional but Recommended)
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for 10–15 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend and tastes even better.