Macayo’s Baja Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 68

Delicious Macayo's Baja Sauce Recipe for Tacos and Nachos

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs cream cheese
	8 ounces half-and-half
	2 ounces canned jalapenos
	1 dash salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

30g

Macayo's Baja Sauce originated from Macayo's Mexican restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona. This delicious sauce is perfect to serve with tacos and nachos as it adds a punch of flavor and creaminess. Made with cream cheese and half-and-half, this sauce is rich and seasoned with canned jalapenos and a dash of salt. The sauce is perfect for those who prefer spicy dishes and want to add an extra layer of depth to their Mexican dishes. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or not, this recipe can be adjusted to your spice preference.

Instructions

1.	Place cream cheese, half-and-half, canned jalapenos, and salt into a blender.
2.	Blend all the ingredients in the blender until the mixture is smooth and completely combined.
3.	Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

PROS

Macayo’s Baja Sauce is a creamy and spicy sauce that is perfect to serve with tacos and nachos.

Easy and quick to prepare, this recipe can be adjusted to your personal taste and spice preference.

CONS

This sauce is high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It is not recommended for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy as the recipe contains cream cheese and half-and-half.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not a healthy sauce option due to its high calorie and fat content, the jalapenos in this recipe have been linked to weight loss and better heart health. They contain capsaicin, which can help reduce appetite and boost metabolism.