How to Make Mexican White Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Mexican cuisine, the focus is often on the bold and spicy flavors of dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and salsas. However, there is another important element in Mexican cooking that often goes overlooked - the creamy and tangy white sauce that adds a delicious contrast to the heat and richness of traditional Mexican dishes.

This Mexican White Sauce, also known as crema or salsa blanca, is a versatile condiment that can be used as a dip, topping, or as a creamy base for ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Place salad dressing into a medium bowl; gradually stir in milk until combined.
  • Season with red pepper flakes, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg