Mexican White Sauce (Printable)

A creamy, tangy white sauce perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over tacos and grilled meats. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, finely minced
04 - 2 teaspoons brine from pickled jalapeños
05 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Fresh

10 - Juice of 1/2 lime
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk mayonnaise and sour cream in medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Fold in minced jalapeños, jalapeño brine, garlic, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
03 - Mix in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro until evenly distributed throughout sauce.
04 - Cover bowl tightly and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Stir sauce thoroughly before serving chilled. Use as dip for tortilla chips or drizzle over tacos and grilled meats.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The recipe doubles beautifully for parties and keeps in the fridge for weeks
02 -
  • The sauce needs that full hour in the fridge to transform from separate ingredients into something cohesive
  • This actually gets better after a day or two in the refrigerator as the garlic mellows out
03 -
  • Let the sauce come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture
  • Taste after the resting period and adjust salt or lime juice since flavors change as they meld

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