This easy Sour Cream Sauce recipe is a simple sauce that is fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. It is the star ingredient in sour cream chicken enchiladas, and since it is such a simple recipe (and so delicious) you will find yourself using it for all kinds of things, like as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders, or drizzled over tacos!
Salt and pepper(to taste - I use 1 teaspoon Kosher salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper)
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Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium, then stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Slowly stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for a couple of minutes so that the sour cream does not curdle. Then stir in the sour cream, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, and cumin.
Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Yield: About 3 cupsStore refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Stir well before using.Variations:
Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon lime juice to add a different dimension of flavor.
For a cheese sauce, add 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir until completely melted. If you want a cheesier sauce add more cheese a little at a time until you reach your desired flavor and consistenc.y