Description
This creamy smoky chipotle sauce is the ultimate bold and spicy dip, perfect for tacos, burgers, grain bowls, and roasted veggies. Made with chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, mayo, and a splash of lime, this chipotle sauce is easy to make, stores well, and packs a rich, smoky flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a small blender or food processor, combine ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup sour cream.
2. Add 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
3. If desired, add ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup to balance the heat.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, salt, or adobo sauce.
6. Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Stir before serving. Use as a dip, drizzle, or spread.
Notes
Let the sauce chill before serving to enhance the flavor.
Adjust the number of chipotle peppers based on your spice preference.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg