How to Make Spicy Quesadilla Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, then you're likely familiar with the delicious and versatile quesadilla. Whether you prefer yours filled with cheese, chicken, beef, or veggies, there's no denying that the key to a great quesadilla lies in the sauce.

While many people opt for salsa or guacamole, we have a mouthwatering alternative for you: Spicy Quesadilla Sauce. This zesty and creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the warm, gooey cheese and savory fillings of a classic quesadi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
  • 3 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Mix mayonnaise, jalapeño peppers, 3 tablespoons of pickling juice from peppers, sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg