Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
This Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is an even better version of Taco Bell’s jalapeno sauce. It’s perfectly zesty and flavorful with just the right amount of heat.
Servings: 24 servings (Makes 1 ½ cups)
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 2 jalapenos cut in half with seeds removed, roasted
- 1 tablespoon oil for roasting the jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¾ cup cilantro firmly packed
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º.
- Cut the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes (flipping halfway through) or until soft and slightly charred. You can also broil them for a couple of minutes near the end of the cooking time.
- In a food processor or blender, add all the ingredients, including the roasted jalapenos. Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy this on everything from steak to chicken and fish. Perfect as a sauce on tacos, roasted corn, or as a salad dressing.
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Notes
- Keep the seeds: If you love spice, keep the seeds in the jalapenos to add more heat.
- Try parsley: Don’t like cilantro? Swap it for a milder herb like parsley.
- Storage directions: Store this sauce in a mason jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.04mg