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Chipotle Sauce

Creamy Chipotle Sauce to Spice Up Any Meal

This smoky Creamy Chipotle Sauce is perfect for enhancing any meal, from tacos to dips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitution: Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider using light mayo for a lighter version.
  • 2 each Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust quantity based on preferred spice level.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or roasted for milder taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
For Adjusting Consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Optional, to improve consistency if sauce is too thick.

Equipment

  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the garlic by roasting it in a skillet for about 10 minutes or mincing it fresh. Chop chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  2. In a blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotles, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust heat, salt, and acidity as needed, blending again if adjustments are made.
  4. Check the consistency and add olive oil or water if the sauce is too thick. Blend for an additional 15 seconds.
  5. Transfer the sauce to a clean jar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days in the fridge. Flavor deepens over time.

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