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My sour cream sauce recipe is smokey, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. It requires just a few ingredients, which you probably already have!

We all need an arsenal of quick and easy sauces, and my sour cream sauce recipe is the most popular among my friends and family.

The base for this sauce came to be entirely by accident. I ran out of mayonnaise and used sour cream in a pinch while making a different recipe. I loved it so much that it became the base for endless sauce recipes. If you’re like me and don’t love mayonnaise, the sour cream helps to tame that flavor while adding a bit of tanginess and richness to the sauce.

The best part about this recipe, aside from how easy and delicious it is, is that it’s easily customizable. Different salsas completely change the flavors, while adding fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley will add a bit of fresh, herb-y flavor. Seasonings like smoked paprika or roasted cumin will add depth of flavor. A little lemon or lime juice will brighten the sauce, and the acid helps balance the richness.

Sour Cream Sauce Recipe

Minutes to make. With just five ingredients, two of which are optional, this takes no time.
Easy ingredients. The base is equal parts sour cream, mayonnaise, and salsa. That’s it!
Versatile. It’s the perfect cool, creamy, flavorful sauce for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more.
Jazz it up. It’s delicious on its own, but you can add seasonings, herbs, or hot sauce to jazz it up.

Ingredients You’ll Need

The recipe only requires three ingredients, and I almost always make it that way – but it’s fun to jazz it up!

Mayonnaise adds richness and flavor. I use Duke’s.
Sour cream adds tang and creaminess and mellows out the mayonnaise flavor.
Salsa. I use fire-roasted salsa for extra flavor, but use what you like.
Optional: scallions, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper

The salsa you use can completely change the flavor. I’ve made this with salsa verde and used it in white chicken enchiladas. It was amazing!

Recommended Ingredients
Smoky Chipotle Salsa	Roasted Verde Salsa	Fire Roasted Salsa

How To Make Sour Cream Sauce

This is so easy that I can hardly even call it a recipe, but be sure to read the tips at the bottom of the post.

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and salsa to a bowl.
Stir well to ensure everything is well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

Tip. This is the base recipe. Add salt, pepper, hot sauce to taste.

Serving Suggestions

This versatile sauce can be used as a sauce, dip, or dressing. Here are some of my favorites.

Drizzle it over protein bowls like my high-protein southwest chicken bowls.
Serve as a dip with quesadillas or burritos.
Stir into a southwest pasta salad with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
It’s also a great dipping sauce for chicken strips, chips, or taquitos.

Helpful Tips + Variations + Storage

Once you make the base, the variations are endless.

Use full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream for better flavor and a creamier consistency.
If it’s too thick, add some of the salsa liquid or a little lime juice.
I recommend letting this hang out in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Add your favorite hot sauce, chipotle in adobo, or cayenne for some heat.
Cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, lime, or jalapenos are all delicious add-ins.

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Sour Cream Sauce Recipe

My sour cream sauce recipe is smokey, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. It requires just a few ingredients, which you probably already have!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings: cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup fire-roasted salsa
Optional: scallion for garnish, crushed red pepper

Instructions

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and salsa to a bowl.
Stir well to ensure everything is well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

Notes

If it’s too thick, add some of the liquid from the salsa – or a little lime juice.
I recommend refrigerating for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
For some heat, add your favorite hot sauce, chipotle in adobo, or cayenne.
Cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, lime, or jalapenos are all delicious add-ins.

Sour Cream Sauce Recipe for Tacos and Burritos

My sour cream sauce recipe is smokey, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. It requires just a few ingredients, which you probably already have!