Copycat Taco Bell baja sauce is perfect if you’re looking to add some extra zing to your tacos. This deliciously tangy and creamy sauce is an amazing compliment to any Mexican-inspired dish.
This versatile Baja sauce recipe can be used as a dip, a spread, or a topping, and it adds a burst of flavor to everything from burritos to sandwiches and salads. While this sauce is a staple at fast-food chain, Taco Bell, it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this copycat recipe is a great way to elevate your cooking and impress your friends and family.
If you’re looking for more sauce recipes, try these Campfire Sauce, Fry Sauce and In N Out Sauce.
Why We Love This Creamy Baja Sauce Recipe
Homemade Taco Bell creamy baja sauce is a quick and easy way to add a burst of flavor to any meal. Baja sauce is a great sauce for tacos and you can easily adjust the flavors to your liking.
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- 30 Minute Meal: This tasty sauce needs about 4 hours to chill but you can quickly whip it up in 5 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: This recipe contains very simple ingredients that you most likely already have in the kitchen.
- Adaptable: Baja sauce is already gluten free and you can easily make it keto by using avocado mayonnaise.
Ingredient Notes to Make Baja Sauce
- Mayo: The mayo in this recipe does not have to be any specific kind. You can use low fat or fat free mayo if you prefer. You could also homemake your mayo.
- Seasoning: You can use a seasoning blend such as a house seasoning blend or a taco seasoning.
- Pepper and Jalapeno: You want to make sure your red bell pepper and jalapeno are completely seedless and chopped into small pieces.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Copycat Recipe Taco Bell Creamy Baja Sauce Recipe
Whether you are having chicken or shrimp fish tacos, this creamy baja sauce is a quick and easy flavor boost that will pair perfectly with your dish.
- Ingredient variation: You can easily swap out the red pepper for a different pepper of your choosing. You can also use different spices to get the taste just right for you.
- Mayo substitution: For this recipe you can swap out the mayo for sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
- Chunkier Sauce: To make this delicious sauce a bit more chunkier, just add more red bell pepper and jalapenos until you get the consistency you want.
How to Make Taco Bell Baja Sauce
These are the basic steps for making taco bell baja sauce. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Remove Seeds and Chop
Get your red bell pepper and jalapeno and remove the seeds. Chop the pepper and jalapeno into small pieces.
Step 2: Make Baja Sauce
Add all ingredients, including garlic and onion powder, into a food processor or blender and blend for about 2 minutes. Stop about every 30 seconds to let the ingredients settle. The consistency should be smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Chill
Pour blended sauce into a jar and place in the fridge for about 4 hours. The mixture will thicken up as it chills.
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Expert Tips for Making This Creamy Dip Sauce
This sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that goes great with so many dishes. It’s a creamy, tangy sauce that has become increasingly popular over the years, and it’s easy to see why. Baja sauce adds a flavor punch to any dish. Whether you’re looking for something to spice up your dinner or as an accompaniment for grilled seafood, this sauce is an excellent choice.
- Uses: This creamy sauce adds a great burst of flavor to foods like Cod Fish Tacos, Baked Chicken Nuggets, and Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Melt.
- Blender: If you don’t own a food processor, you can also use a blender to create this spicy sauce.
- Lime Juice: If you are a fan of lime, you can easily swap out the lemon juice for some fresh lime juice if you prefer.
What to Serve with Baja Sauce
Baja Sauce – Copycat Taco Bell
Equipment
- Food processor OR blender
- Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the pepper and jalapeno and chop into smaller pieces.
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for two to three minutes or until the sauce is smooth and creamy. To ensure that the peppers are fully mixed in, stop every 30 seconds to let the ingredients settle.
- Let the sauce cool in the refrigerator for 4 hours. As the sauce chills, it will gradually thicken.
Expert Tips
- Uses: This creamy sauce adds a great burst of flavor to foods like Cod Fish Tacos, Baked Chicken Nuggets, and Shredded Chicken Quesadilla Melt.
- Blender: If you don’t own a food processor, you can also use a blender to create this spicy sauce.
- Lime Juice: If you are a fan of lime, you can easily swap out the lemon juice for some lime juice if you prefer.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
