Macayo's Baja Sauce

Transform your meals with the creamy, zesty magic of Macayo’s Baja Sauce—a versatile condiment that brings the authentic flavors of the Southwest right to your table! This quick-to-make sauce combines the richness of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk with the bold kick of pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and aromatic garlic. Elevated by a hint of cumin, lime juice, and a perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and pepper, this velvety-smooth sauce is blended to perfection in just minutes. Ideal as a tangy topping for tacos and burritos or a dipping sauce for chips, its refreshing flavor makes it an irresistible staple for any Mexican-inspired dish. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or elevating weeknight dinners, this chilled Baja sauce will have your taste buds dancing!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
0.5 cup Sour cream
0.25 cup Buttermilk
2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños
0.25 cup Cilantro
2 cloves Garlic
0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
1 tablespoon Lime juice
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.

Step 2

Add the pickled jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, cumin powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 3

Blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even blending.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a bowl or a storage container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a topping for tacos, burritos, or as a dipping sauce for chips.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(491.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020.9

Total Fat 198.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 299.5mg	0%
Sodium 2235.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 258.3mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 219.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.3%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 12.4%