5 from 39 votes
5-Minute Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
This creamy jalapeno sauce blends pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, sour cream, garlic, and spices into a smooth, tangy condiment with a fresh cilantro touch. It comes together quickly in a blender and offers a balanced mix of heat and creaminess, perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a salad dressing drizzle. The pickled jalapenos provide a mild vinegary kick enhanced by garlic and cumin.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup jalapeños pickled
- 2 Tablespoons jalapeno brine from the jar, pickled
- ¼ cup cilantro optional
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- 1-2 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Add salt if desired; since the brine is salty, be sure to taste test first.
- Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to enjoy on tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and more!
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Notes
- Use fresh jalapeno slices without seeds if you prefer less heat in the sauce.
- Replace jalapeno brine with 1 1/2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar if pickled brine is unavailable.
- Store the prepared sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2TBSP
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
62mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.