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!
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.
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.
⭐ 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.
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.
🌡️ How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
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:
📋 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.
📖 Recipe
Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce
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
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.
Shonda
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.