Nutrition Facts for Mexican white sauce

Mexican White Sauce

Creamy, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Mexican White Sauce is a game-changer for your next fiesta! Combining mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of milk for a lusciously smooth base, this dip gets its vibrant kick from finely chopped jalapeño, zesty lime juice, and fragrant spices like cumin and cayenne pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce is perfect as a dip for crispy tortilla chips or a tantalizing topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos. Add a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a delightful finishing touch! Whether hosting a party or spicing up weeknight dinners, this quick and easy Mexican White Sauce is sure to become your go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100
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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.

Step 2

Add the milk and lime juice to the bowl and whisk until fully incorporated and slightly thin.

Step 3

Stir in the finely chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

If using fresh cilantro, fold it into the sauce for an added burst of flavor.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the Mexican white sauce as a dip with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, nachos, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 567.9 grams (567.9g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 2246
Total Fat 220.10g 282%
Saturated Fat 46.70g 234%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 353mg 118%
Sodium 1904mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 73.90g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g 7%
Total Sugars 18.50g
Protein 10.20g 20%
Vitamin D 13IU 65%
Calcium 388mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 261mg 6%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.5%
Protein: 1.8%
Carbs: 12.8%