Description
Elevate your meals with this creamy and smoky chipotle sauce! Made with chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, mayonnaise, and aromatic spices, it’s a quick and versatile condiment perfect for tacos, salads, grilled meats, or as a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 (7 oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt/Mexican crema)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 8–10 sprigs fresh cilantro
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine chipotle peppers (with adobo sauce), sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and spices in a blender or food processor.
- Add Cilantro: Toss in fresh cilantro sprigs.
- Blend: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Use as a dip, dressing, or sauce for tacos, salads, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan mayo and cashew cream.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Skip cilantro if desired, the sauce will still taste fantastic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiments and Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
