Mexican white sauce (salsa blanca) is a tangy, creamy dipping sauce combining Miracle Whip, sour cream, and warm spices like cumin and oregano. It's a Virginia-style restaurant staple that needs just five minutes to mix and overnight chilling to develop full flavor.
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Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
Whisk until smooth well combined.
Taste and adjust for salt and lime.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors mingle. Overnight is better. Serve with tortilla chips.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make ahead overnight for best flavor.
Yes, adjust the milk in ⅓ to ½ cup increments. Add less milk for a thicker dip or more milk for a pourable sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yes, but Miracle Whip has a tangier, slightly sweet flavor that's traditional to this recipe. Mayo will work but change the taste profile.
Chilling for at least 1 hour (overnight is better) allows the spices to fully infuse and meld with the creamy base, deepening the flavor.
It's mildly spiced with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne. Adjust to taste or omit entirely for a milder version.
