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Mexican White Sauce

Creamy Mexican White Sauce for Tacos and Beyond

This Creamy Mexican White Sauce adds zing to your dishes, perfect for tacos, burritos, and grilled veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup crema or additional sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic fresh minced for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • ½ unit jalapeño deseed for milder sauce
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped, or use parsley

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients: sour cream, crema, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and crema until smooth.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and lime juice, mixing well.
  4. Mix in finely chopped jalapeño, adjusting for desired heat.
  5. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture thickens.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve as a dip with tacos, burritos, or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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