Mexican White Sauce
Creamy, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Mexican White Sauce is a game-changer for your next fiesta! Combining mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of milk for a lusciously smooth base, this dip gets its vibrant kick from finely chopped jalapeño, zesty lime juice, and fragrant spices like cumin and cayenne pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce is perfect as a dip for crispy tortilla chips or a tantalizing topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos. Add a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a delightful finishing touch! Whether hosting a party or spicing up weeknight dinners, this quick and easy Mexican White Sauce is sure to become your go-to recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
Add the milk and lime juice to the bowl and whisk until fully incorporated and slightly thin.
Stir in the finely chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
If using fresh cilantro, fold it into the sauce for an added burst of flavor.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Mexican white sauce as a dip with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, nachos, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.1 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1904 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
