Description
A creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy Baja Sauce perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. This sauce combines mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, and a blend of spices to deliver authentic Baja-style flavor with a hint of lime and honey for balance.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until smooth and well blended.
- Season to Taste: Add salt gradually, tasting as you go to ensure the right balance of flavors. Adjust the hot sauce if you prefer more heat.
- Chill Sauce: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, substitute with grated Parmesan cheese for a similar salty tang.
- To store leftovers, keep the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will stay fresh for up to 7 days.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on your preference for spiciness.
