• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free Cookbook
  • About me

Low Carb with Jennifer logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plan App
  • About
  • Follow me on:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Meal Plan App
    • About
  • Follow me on:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Takeout Favorites

    Published: May 10, 2023 · Modified: Oct 29, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 2 Comments

    Easy Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce Recipe

    Servings: 10 tablespoons
    |
    Cals: 57
    |
    Fat: 5
    |
    Carbs: 2
    |
    Fiber: 0
    |
    Protein: 0
    |
    Time: 5 minutes mins
    Jump to Recipe Pin for Later

    You only need a handful of pantry ingredients to make this simple copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce recipe! Sometime we just want to make our own condiments with less ingredients and more flavor!

    Taco Bell quesadilla sauce in a glass bowl

    If you've ever had the spicy sauce used on Taco Bell quesadillas, you know how amazing it is. Technically, the name for the sauce is creamy jalapeño sauce. The flavor of this copycat recipe is spot on...and no pickled jalapeños needed!

    This isn't just for Taco Bell's chicken quesadillas, you can use it for so many different things including: a dip for tortilla chips, salad dressing for taco salad, or in burrito bowls. This creamy sauce is the secret ingredient to take any Mexican food to the next level.

    I love to make a quesadilla out of thinly sliced steak, ground beef, or chicken breast, quesadilla or Monterey Jack cheese, and a large keto friendly flour tortilla. No onions or anything like that. I then cook it in a large skillet until it is nice and crispy and the cheese is melted. Such a simple quesadilla recipe. I have also made quesadillas in the oven!

    Just as a comparison, here is the Taco Bell ingredients list for the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce straight from their website:

    ingredients for creamy jalapeno sauce

    How to make Taco Bell's quesadilla sauce

    This easy copycat recipe is really super simple, you just mix everything together in a medium bowl! No need to cook or blend anything in a food processor. I don't know about you, but I hate busting out and cleaning small kitchen appliances.

    I use this amazing creamy jalapeño sauce inside my steak quesadillas and plain cheese quesadillas, and then as a dipping sauce for my keto tortilla chips. You can't have too much! This would also be great as a dressing for a delicious salad, burrito bowl with rice or nacho fries!

    steak quesadilla with sauce

    Storing homemade quesadilla sauce

    • This delicious Taco Bell quesadilla sauce should keep in the refrigerator for up to the expiration date of your ranch. Stored in an airtight container, of course.

    One thing is for sure, this spicy ranch sauce is one of my favorite items on the Taco Bell menu and now that I know how to make it at home, I will never eat a quesadilla without it again.

    I actually have 3 different quesadilla recipes on my website and this sauce will work on all of them. I have my Steak Quesadilla recipe, Keto Chicken Enchilada Quesadillas, and Avocado and Beef Quesadillas. Be sure to try them!

    More copycat recipes

    • Keto Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Copycat Rao's marinara
    • Instant Pot Starbucks Egg Bites
    • Chili's Copycat Chicken Enchilada Soup
    Taco Bell quesadilla sauce in a glass bowl

    Easy Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce Recipe - No Jalapeño!

    This simple copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce recipe can be ready in a matter minutes and it is keto friendly! DIY recipes are a healthier version of the fast food favorites we love and this great sauce goes perfectly on your favorite quesadilla.
    5 from 2 votes
    Course: condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 tablespoons
    Calories: 57
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    This post may contain affiliate links

    Ingredients

    • ½ Cup Ranch Dressing
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sweetener
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, omit for less spice
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Sriracha

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until fully combined. Makes approximately 10 tablespoons.

    Notes

    • Ranch Dressing: For a more calorie friendly option, use my recipe for 24 calorie Greek Yogurt ranch dressing.
    Servings: 10 tablespoons

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 57 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :copycat taco bell quesadilla sauce recipe, copycat taco bell recipes

    More Takeout Favorites

    • bang bang sauce in a measuring cup
      This Bang Bang Sauce is Better than Bonefish Grill
    • a pizza with tomatoes and mozzarella
      Perfect Fathead Dough Recipe for Keto Pizza Crust
    • crispy sweet potato fries on a plate with honey mustard
      Actually Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
    • a stack of steak quesadillas on a plate
      Steak Quesadilla Recipe - Better than Taco Bell!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment & Rating! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Reviews




    1. Ronald Oliver says

      May 23, 2024 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      The cheese sauce is absolutely amazing 😘👍🏾

      Reply
    2. Jessica says

      September 17, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce is amazing! I love that it didn't use pickled jalapeños like most recipes because I never have those on hand. This tastes exactly like Taco bell.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Jennifer holding her book

    Hey there, I'm Jennifer Banz! I’m the creator behind Low Carb with Jennifer and author of the cookbook Live Life Keto.  

    I've been cooking and developing low carb and keto recipes for the past 13 years and it is my goal to bring you the best quality recipes and cooking tutorials possible.

    My recipes reflect my philosophy on cooking...everything needs to be easy, fast, exceptionally delicious, and use common ingredients.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • keto cheesecake with a slice missing
      The Best Keto Cheesecake Recipe - No Water Bath!
    • a whole chicken roasted in an air fryer basket
      Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin
    • keto chicken thighs in an air fryer
      Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!
    • chocolate keto mug cake in a ramekin
      Keto Mug Cake - Chocolate, Vanilla, or Peanut Butter
    • sliced keto zucchini bread
      Easy Keto Zucchini Bread - Sweet or Savory
    • a big stack of pancakes on a white plate with blueberries
      Protein Pancakes Recipe - 40 Grams of Protein!
    • keto chocolate chip cookies all in a row
      Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - 2 Net Carbs!
    • crispy chicken thighs on a sheet tray with a rack
      Crispy Baked Keto Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Accessibility Policy

    Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 JMHA, LLC