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    Home » Sauces & Rubs

    Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

    Published on June 10, 2020 - Updated on May 24, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    taco bell quesadilla sauce
    If you love eating Quesadillas, you need to try this Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Dipping Sauce! You won't regret it! It packs a kick!
     
    copycat taco bell quesadilla sauce

    Now who doesn't like a good quesadilla? From plain cheese quesadillas to the gourmet quesadilla. Unless you've eaten at Taco Bell before you may not know that they have a dipping sauce to go with their quesadillas. And now you can make a Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce at home!

    ingredients for quesadilla sauce
    Ingredients for Taco Bell's Quesadilla Sauce

    As you can see below on the recipe card, this quesadilla sauce is super easy to make. A handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of your time and Bam!

    A great sauce for your quesadillas that comes with a little kick! I wouldn't expect anything less from a Taco Bell recipe.

    taco bell quesadilla sauce
    Ingredients all mixed up.

    For those of you that may not know what a quesadilla is, in its simplest form it's a tortilla, corn or flour, filled with cheese then melted.

    Sometimes served with sour cream and salsa. In this case a quesadilla sauce. Fancier quesadillas may have meat in them.

    quesadilla sauce with quesadillas

    ⭐ Copycat Rating

    Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it's only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 9 out of 10 in my opinion.

    closeup of quesadilla sauce

    Make sure you check out my nice collection of Condiments, Sauces & Rubs recipes as well as my awesome collection of Copycat Recipes. I absolutely love my Copycat Panera Bread Mac & Cheese!

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    fresh jalapeños
    Fresh Jalapeños

    🌡️ How Hot Are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
    taco bell quesadilla sauce with cheese quesadilla

    My wife loves this dipping sauce so much that she even puts it on her burgers! I might have to try that as well one of these days.

    For more great recipes with Sour Cream, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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      Yummy Tomatillo Mayonnaise
    • sonoran hot dog
      Delicious Hot Dog Toppings
    • homemade tartar sauce
      Homemade Tartar Sauce
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      Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Quesadilla Sauce recipe from Taco Bell (see recipe card for quantities): Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Jalapeño, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper and Salt.

    🥣 How to make Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

    In a small bowl, blend together all ingredients thoroughly.
    Allow the sauce to set in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using it.

    Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

    Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce

    If you love eating Quesadillas, you need to try this Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Dipping Sauce! You won't regret it! It packs a kick!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Fridge Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 108 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ Cup Sour Cream
    • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Jalapeño, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika
    • 1/16 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, blend together all ingredients thoroughly.
    • Allow the sauce to set in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Shonda

      February 25, 2023 at 2:32 pm

      This Taco Bell quesadilla dipping sauce is just like the real thing. It is spicy but very tasty. I love the taste of cayenne pepper so I knew this would be a good dipping sauce. It did not take long to make so was good for an afternoon snack using celery and crackers.

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