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Mexican White Sauce Recipe

Zesty Mexican White Sauce Recipe for Tacos and Dips

This Mexican White Sauce Recipe adds zesty flavor to tacos and dips with creamy, customizable goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 1 cup Creamy Salad Dressing e.g., Miracle Whip™
  • 1/2 cup Milk adjust thickness; use plant-based for dairy-free
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes increase for more heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano substitute with fresh oregano
  • to taste teaspoon Salt opt for low-sodium options

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine 1 cup of creamy salad dressing with ½ cup of milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk if needed. Stir after each addition until pourable.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor.
  5. Stir well before serving. Use as a dip or drizzle over tacos and nachos.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours for best taste. Consume within 5-7 days.

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