This Taco Bell creamy spicy ranchero sauce copycat recipe is an incredibly delicious and flavorful condiment! This spicy sauce is a perfect finishing touch for any of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. It pairs amazingly with tacos, fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more!
Best Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero Sauce Recipe
If you’re a fan of spicy condiments, you are going to love this recipe! It is simple and quick to make and will take all of your dishes to the next level!
You’ll love this creamy ranchero sauce so much that you’ll be adding it to everything! Trust me, it is so much better than anything you’ll be getting at the drive-thru!
🥘 Taco Bell Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce Ingredients
This simple condiment only needs 4 ingredients to make! It truly is that easy.
- Sour Cream - 1 cup of sour cream. Ranch Dressing Mix - 1 packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix. I like to use Hidden Valley. Mayonnaise - ¼ cup of mayonnaise.Habanero Sauce - ¼ of habanero sauce (*see note).
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Taco Bell Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce
This sauce does need to chill in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, so make sure to account for that when meal planning. Grab a mixing bowl and you’re ready to go!
This recipe will make about 1½ cups of creamy spicy ranchero sauce. That’s about 12 servings, depending on how much you like to add to your meals!
- Combine ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, add your 1 cup of sour cream, 1 packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, and ¼ cup of habanero sauce. Stir to combine.Adjust the thickness. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk to thin it out.Chill. Once done, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.Stir and serve. Once ready, stir the sauce again and serve.
Add this tasty and spicy sauce to your favorite shredded chicken tacos or a Doritos taco salad! It really tastes great on anything! Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- Choose your favorite high-quality mayonnaise brands such as Hellman’s (aka Best Foods on the West Coast) or Duke’s for the best results. Don’t use Miracle Whip!Adjust the spiciness level by adding less (or more) habanero sauce.To store: Keep your ranchero sauce in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
What Can I Put Ranchero Sauce On? This sauce is incredibly versatile and tastes great on any dish! Anytime you want to up the heat and add some extra flavor, this Taco Bell spicy creamy ranchero sauce will do the trick.Try it on some prime rib burritos, air fryer quesadillas, sheet pan shrimp fajitas, ground venison tacos, nachos, or sour cream chicken enchiladas! Is Ranchero Sauce Spicy? Yes, this creamy ranchero sauce is spicy as it uses habanero sauce! If you prefer things to be on the milder side, you can always use less habanero sauce or opt for a hot sauce that is milder. Is Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce Gluten-Free? This recipe is gluten-free! Just make sure to double-check the packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix to make sure the brand you are using is gluten-free.
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Taco Bell Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce
This Taco Bell creamy spicy ranchero sauce copycat recipe is an incredibly delicious and flavorful condiment! This spicy sauce is a perfect finishing touch for any of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. It pairs amazingly with tacos, fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more!
Author | Angela
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 73kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Chill Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 cup sour cream▢ 1 packet Buttermilk ranch dressing mix (each packet is 0.40 ounces - such as Hidden Valley)▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise▢ ¼ cup habanero sauce
InstructionsIn a small mixing bowl, add in your sour cream, buttermilk ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and habanero sauce. Stir to combine.1 cup sour cream, 1 packet Buttermilk ranch dressing mix, ¼ cup habanero sauce, ¼ cup mayonnaiseAdjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk to thin it out.Once done, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Once ready, stir the sauce again and serve. Equipment You May NeedMixing BowlMeasuring CupsSilicone Spatula Set Notes Choose your favorite high-quality mayonnaise brands such as Hellman’s (aka Best Foods on the West Coast) or Duke’s for the best results. Don’t use Miracle Whip! Adjust the spiciness level by adding less (or more) habanero sauce. To store: Keep your ranchero sauce in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
NutritionServing: 2tablespoon | Calories: 73kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg (4%) | Sodium: 239mg (10%) | Potassium: 32mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 131IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.05mg Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best creamy spicy ranchero sauce recipe, copycat, how to make taco bell spicy ranchero sauce, spicy ranchero sauce, spicy ranchero sauce ingredients, taco bell, Taco Bell copycat recipes, taco bell creamy spicy ranchero sauce, taco bell sauce Course CondimentsCuisine American
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This sauce is incredibly versatile and tastes great on any dish! Anytime you want to up the heat and add some extra flavor, this Taco Bell spicy creamy ranchero sauce will do the trick.Try it on some prime rib burritos, air fryer quesadillas, sheet pan shrimp fajitas, ground venison tacos, nachos, or sour cream chicken enchiladas!
Is Ranchero Sauce Spicy? Yes, this creamy ranchero sauce is spicy as it uses habanero sauce! If you prefer things to be on the milder side, you can always use less habanero sauce or opt for a hot sauce that is milder.
Is Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce Gluten-Free? This recipe is gluten-free! Just make sure to double-check the packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix to make sure the brand you are using is gluten-free.
Yes, this creamy ranchero sauce is spicy as it uses habanero sauce! If you prefer things to be on the milder side, you can always use less habanero sauce or opt for a hot sauce that is milder.
This recipe is gluten-free! Just make sure to double-check the packet of buttermilk ranch dressing mix to make sure the brand you are using is gluten-free.
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Taco Bell Creamy Spicy Ranchero Sauce
Author | Angela
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 cup sour cream▢ 1 packet Buttermilk ranch dressing mix (each packet is 0.40 ounces - such as Hidden Valley)▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise▢ ¼ cup habanero sauce
InstructionsIn a small mixing bowl, add in your sour cream, buttermilk ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and habanero sauce. Stir to combine.1 cup sour cream, 1 packet Buttermilk ranch dressing mix, ¼ cup habanero sauce, ¼ cup mayonnaiseAdjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk to thin it out.Once done, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Once ready, stir the sauce again and serve.
Equipment You May NeedMixing BowlMeasuring CupsSilicone Spatula Set
Notes Choose your favorite high-quality mayonnaise brands such as Hellman’s (aka Best Foods on the West Coast) or Duke’s for the best results. Don’t use Miracle Whip! Adjust the spiciness level by adding less (or more) habanero sauce. To store: Keep your ranchero sauce in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 73kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg (4%) | Sodium: 239mg (10%) | Potassium: 32mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 131IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.05mg
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Course CondimentsCuisine American
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