Homemade Baja Sauce (Taco Bell Copycat)
Directions
- 1Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to a large white bowl.
- 2Finely mince 2 tablespoons of red bell pepper.
- 3Add the minced red bell pepper to the mayonnaise.
- 4Finely mince 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeños.
- 5Add the minced pickled jalapeños to the mayonnaise and red bell pepper.
- 6Add 1 tablespoon of brine from the pickled jalapeño jar to the mixture.
- 7In a separate small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- 8Stir the dry seasonings together.
- 9Add the combined seasonings to the mayonnaise mixture.
- 10Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
- 11Transfer the Baja sauce into an airtight container.
- 12Cover the container and refrigerate the sauce for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely minced red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp finely minced pickled jalapeños
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño brine
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
Equipment
white bowlknifecutting boardspoonsmall bowlairtight container
Tips
- Let the sauce sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but overnight is better, for the flavors to blend.
- Do not skip the refrigeration step; the taste will not be the same immediately after mixing.
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