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Baja Sauce

A creamy and zesty sauce perfect for tacos, burritos, and grilled veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. Gather all the ingredients on a clean workspace.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
  3. Stir in the lime juice.
  4. Add the hot sauce and mix well.
  5. Add the garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Whisk everything together until smooth.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust lime juice or hot sauce as needed.
  8. Cover the sauce and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

This sauce is fantastic with tacos, as a dip, or on sandwiches. Experiment with your favorite hot sauce for custom heat levels.