This is the BEST Quesadilla Sauce recipe. Creamy & flavor-packed with just a hint of spice, this easy sauce comes together in just 5-minutes!
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Quesadillas are a classic Mexican dish that can be enjoyed as either a meal or a snack. But it wouldn’t be complete without a flavorful and creamy quesadilla sauce to dip them in!
I’ll teach you how to make a delicious and indulgent quesadilla sauce at home with just a few simple ingredients.
But, it’s not just for quesadillas!
With a million different uses under its belt, this creamy sauce will enhance the flavor of everything in which it’s added. All you need is a blender or food processor and 5 minutes to whip it up!
PS – These Air Fryer Quesadillas are my absolute favorite. They’re so quick & easy!
Ingredient notes
- Sour Cream – Regular or fat-free.
- Mayonnaise – Regular or fat-free.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – Look for these canned peppers in the Mexican foods aisle.
- Lime Zest & Juice
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Salt
How to make it
- Add all of your ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth. Give it a taste to see if you need to add more salt.
- Serve the quesadilla sauce right away or refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Variations
- If you don’t have chipotles in adobo, use chipotle powder or smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne instead. You can also use jalapenos, though they won’t have the same smoky flavor.
- Vegan quesadilla sauce: Replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with plant based alternatives.
- For extra spice, blend an additional chipotle pepper in the sauce or add a pinch or two of cayenne.
- To lighten it up, replace the mayonnaise or sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
How to use quesadilla sauce
This sauce isn’t just delicious on quesadillas. It’s also amazing on any of these dishes:
- As a dressing: On burrito bowls, buddha bowls, southwest salad, street corn chicken tacos, and stuffed poblano peppers.
- As a spread: On sandwiches, paninis, and hamburgers.
How to make ahead + store
- This quesadilla sauce stores well in a sealed jar or squeeze bottle in the fridge. Use it up within 5 days.
- The texture of the sauce will naturally thicken as it sits in the fridge. If it’s too thick, stir in a little lime juice or a splash of water until it thins out.
What to serve with quesadillas
Quesadillas are great by themselves or dressed up with all of the fixings. You can add shredded chicken, ground beef, ground turkey, black beans, or pinto beans to the cheese before air frying if you prefer. Try some of these sides to serve with them for a filling Mexican-inspired meal!
- More → 40+ sides for quesadillas
More quesadilla sauces
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Full Recipe
Quesadilla Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream (regular or fat-free)
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or fat-free)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
- Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2023. It was updated in 2025 to add new information. The quesadilla sauce without jalapenos recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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