My Taco Bell creamy Baja sauce copycat recipe will satisfy your Taco Bell cravings without you ever having to leave the house! This dupe of their signature Baja sauce is just as good as the real thing. With a tiny bit of heat from the jalapeno and the perfect blend of herbs and spices, this delicious condiment tastes great on chips, quesadillas, burritos, and more!
Best Taco Bell Baja Sauce Copycat Recipe
Where we live Taco Bell is more of a planned excursion than a quick trip to the drive through, but that doesn't mean we love it any less! I came up with this creamy Baja sauce copycat recipe so I can get my Taco Bell fix at home, and it definitely hits the mark.
This creamy sauce is slightly zesty with a hint of lime and jalapeno. It's a delicious condiment for any Mexican or TexMex dishes as well as a fabulous dip for chips!
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🥘 Taco Bell Creamy Baja Sauce Ingredients
There are no fancy ingredients here! Just a few veggies and some other common kitchen staples.
- Jalapeno -1 whole jalapeno, sliced and de-seeded.
- Red Bell Pepper - ¼ cup red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped.
- Onion - 2 tablespoons, diced.
- Mayonnaise - 1 cup.
- Vinegar - 1 tablespoon.
- Lime Juice- 1 tablespoon.
- Salt - ¼ teaspoon.
- Garlic Powder - ¼ teaspoon.
- Cumin - ¼ teaspoon.
- Mustard Powder - ¼ teaspoon.
- Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 How To Make Taco Bell Creamy Baja Sauce
This sauce is so simple to make because there's no cooking required! You will need measuring spoons, a food processor (or blender), a mixing bowl, and some plastic wrap.
If you want to get technical, this recipe makes 6 servings but it all depends on how much sauce you like to use! You can easily scale it up if you need more.
- Puree. Add the veggies (1 whole jalapeno, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and 2 tablespoons of onion) to a food processor (or blender) and puree until smooth.
- Combine ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Mix in the puree from the food processor until thoroughly combined.
- Add the seasonings. Add the remaining ingredients to the sauce (¼ teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, and pepper). Stir until evenly distributed.
- Chill. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for a few hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Use this sauce on whatever you like! I personally love serving it with these air fryer quesadillas or shredded chicken tacos. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
- You could also opt for 2 teaspoons of pickled jalapeno for less heat.
- Use a good quality mayonnaise like Hellman’s, called 'Best Foods' on the West Coast, or Duke’s for best results.
- One fresh lime typically yields 2 tablespoons of lime juice when squeezed, so you'll need a half lime for this recipe.
- To store: Keep your Taco Bell creamy Baja sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator and use within 1 week.
❓ Is Baja Sauce Vegan?
This creamy Baja sauce is not vegan due to the mayonnaise. However, you can simply swap the mayo for vegan mayo and follow the recipe as directed. Then it will be vegan-friendly!
❓ Is Baja Sauce Spicy?
It depends on your tolerance (and your jalapeno). I don't find this sauce particularly spicy, but you can swap the jalapeno for pickled jalapeno to reduce the heat. It is more jalapeno-flavored than it is 'hot'.
❓ What Do You Put Baja Sauce On?
You can put it on whatever you like! Homemade tortilla chips, burritos, tacos dorados, and nachos supreme are all good options. You can even use it to dip raw veggies like carrots or celery!
😋 More Tasty Dips & Sauces
- Taco Bell Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce
- Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
- Arrabbiata Sauce
- Cheese Sauce for Broccoli
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Taco Bell Creamy Baja Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 whole jalapeno (sliced and de-seeded)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
- 2 tablespoon onion (diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the jalapeno, bell pepper, and onion to a food processor (or blender) and puree until smooth.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and lime juice. Mix in the puree from the food processor until thoroughly combined.
- Add the seasonings (salt, garlic powder, cumin, mustard powder, and pepper). Stir until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for a few hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- You could also opt for 2 teaspoons of pickled jalapeno for less heat.
- Use a good quality mayonnaise like Hellman’s, called 'Best Foods' on the West Coast, or Duke’s for best results.
- One fresh lime typically yields 2 tablespoons of lime juice when squeezed, so you'll need a half lime for this recipe.
- To store: Keep your Taco Bell creamy Baja sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator and use within 1 week
Dan says
I did everything the recipe called for except I substituted 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1/4 tsp ground cayenne red pepper and introduced 1/4 tsp of hidden valley ranch powder. Bangin