Cookout Quesadilla Sauce Recipe
Upgrade your quesadillas with this cookout quesadilla sauce recipe made from mayo, garlic powder, paprika, vinegar, and ketchup.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight container or small jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon hot sauce or chipotle powder
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Base
- In a bowl, add mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Step 2: Add the Flavor
- Stir in vinegar or lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
- This is important. Taste the sauce. Want more heat? Add cayenne or hot sauce. Want it tangier? A splash more vinegar. Make it yours.
Step 4: Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to come together and deepen.
- And that’s it. Simple, right?