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Quesadilla Sauce

This is a creamy, tangy sauce that goes with any quesadilla - it's got a slight kick from the pickled jalapeño juice and cayenne. Takes 5 minutes to whisk together and keeps in the fridge for a week.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~1 1/4 cups)

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño juice
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

Instructions

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and cayenne in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate covered up to 1 week.

Notes

Sauce thickens slightly as it sits.
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