Description
This creamy and smoky chipotle sauce is the perfect accompaniment for tacos, fajitas, and more. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, and lime juice, it delivers a deliciously balanced flavor with just the right amount of heat and tang. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce adds a flavorful kick to any Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Chipotle Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients—mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers with a little adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
- Combine: Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blender for even mixing.
- Blend: Process until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the chipotle peppers are fully pureed to distribute the smoky heat throughout.
- Taste Test: Sample the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice or salt if needed to suit your taste preferences.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the number of chipotle peppers or omit the adobo sauce.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Great as a dip, spread, or drizzle on tacos, fajitas, grilled vegetables, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
