Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream
Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream is the ultimate condiment to elevate your meals. This creamy, smoky sauce blends chipotle peppers’ heat with the tangy richness of sour cream, making it an ideal companion for tacos, sandwiches, grilled meats, and veggies. Whether you are hosting a gathering or looking to spice up a weeknight dinner, this versatile sauce is sure to impress. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, it uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Customize the heat level to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers. Get ready to transform your dishes with this easy and delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Garlic
- Fresh lime juice
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Salt
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: If roasting garlic for deeper flavor, do that first.
- Combine base ingredients: In a food processor or blender, add sour cream, mayonnaise, and olive oil (if using). Pulse until combined.
- Add flavor enhancers: Incorporate chipotle peppers, minced or roasted garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg