This Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Copycat Recipe is what you will find on their chicken quesadilla and breakfast Crunchwrap. Pair this with all of your taco favorites.
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If you have made my Homemade Taco Seasoning in the past, you are going to love this. It uses most of the same ingredients with a few additions you should already have at home. If you love chicken quesadillas and crunchwraps, you are going to love making this sauce at home!
Sauce Ingredients
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Ranch Dressing
- Ground Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- Sweetener or Sugar
- Cayenne Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Jalapenos
How to Make Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine ranch dressing, cumin, smoked paprika, sweetener, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and finely diced jalapenos in a bowl.
- Stir and mix well.
What Type of Jalapenos to Use
Fresh, canned, or jarred jalapenos will work. I prefer to use fresh.
Is the Sauce Spicy?
As written, the recipe results in a sauce that is medium-spiced and not at all what I would consider spicy. That may differ in comparison to your pallet. If you worry about spicy sauces omit the cayenne, or start with a very small amount of it. Continue to build until you reach the flavor you desire.
How to Get the Sauce Creamy
I like to use ranch dressing to get it nice and creamy and for amazing flavor. You can also use plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mayo.
How to Store the Sauce
Store the sauce in the fridge tightly covered and airtight.
How Long the Sauce Will Last
It will last in the fridge for up to a week, tightly covered and sealed.
Recipes to Pair With the Sauce
Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap
Pork Belly Tacos
Smoked Salsa Recipe
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Leftover Taco Meat Bowls
Turkey Nachos
Blackened Fish Tacos
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Homemade Queso Cheese Dip
Cheesy Taco Pasta
Southwest Salad Recipe
Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
- 1 teaspoon sweetener or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Stir and mix well.
Notes
- Makes 1/4 cup of sauce total.
- Fresh, canned, or jarred jalapenos will work. I prefer to use fresh.
- If your sauce is too grainy from the spices add more ranch (or whatever solid you chose to use for the recipe). You will likely need to tweak the recipe and add additional spices to suit your taste as well.
- I like to use ranch dressing to get it nice and creamy and for amazing flavor. You can also use plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mayo.
- If you like sweet sauce, adjust to taste and add more sugar or sweetener.
- As written, the recipe results in a sauce that is medium-spiced and not at all what I would consider spicy. That may differ in comparison to your pallet. If you worry about spicy sauces omit the cayenne, or start with a very small amount of it. Continue to build until you reach the flavor you desire. The same goes for if you ike the sauce really hot.
Lindsey
Saturday 17th of September 2022
Made this today to add to breakfast tacos with eggs, cheese, air fried potatoes, bacon and avocado on a soft flour tortilla. The sauce really took it to another level. Easy to make with everything I already had on hand. You will not regret making this!
staysnatched
Monday 19th of September 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Ashley
Wednesday 31st of August 2022
I’ve been looking for a healthier option for this sauce and here it is! I used Bolthouse yogurt ranch to help with the calories and it was perfect. A tiny bit spicy for me (I’m a baby when it comes to spicy) so the next round I’ll use a little less cayenne pepper. Thank you!!
staysnatched
Wednesday 31st of August 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Heather
Wednesday 2nd of February 2022
I am 5,000 miles away from home and, as basic as it may be, sometimes I miss Taco Bell...so this recipe is a GIFT. Thank you! Will be using this on...well, probably everything for a while...
staysnatched
Thursday 3rd of February 2022
Ha ha I love to hear that.
Dorothy W.
Thursday 13th of January 2022
Very tasty sauce especially with the crunchwrap recipe. Will definitely make again and use it with other recipes.
staysnatched
Thursday 13th of January 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Jocelyn Zamora
Tuesday 11th of January 2022
Girllllll 🔥! Spot on, thank you!!
Thursday 19th of January 2023
@staysnatched, crazy to say but that same batch from a year ago still good AF (had some last night)! Might not be safe but still good 🤷🏽♀️😂.
staysnatched
Thursday 13th of January 2022
Yay! I'm glad you think so.