Best Chipotle Sauce for Tacos, Fajitas & More!
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Best Chipotle Sauce for Tacos, Fajitas & More!
Description
The chipotle sauce recipe combines creamy mayonnaise and sour cream with smoky chipotle peppers preserved in adobo sauce, delivering a rich texture and subtle heat. Fresh lime juice adds acidity to brighten the sauce, while raw garlic contributes pungency for complexity. Salt enhances and rounds the overall flavor. Processing all ingredients together produces a smooth and homogenous sauce with balanced creaminess and spice.
The sauce has a smoky, mildly spicy character typical of chipotle peppers, moderated by the cool dairy bases. It serves as a versatile addition to Mexican-inspired dishes such as tacos and fajitas and can also be used as a dip or spread to add richness and piquancy.
Because it contains dairy, the sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within one week to ensure freshness and safety.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the mayo, sour cream, chipotle peppers (plus a little additional sauce), lime juice, garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Process until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste test to see if you need to add any more lime juice or salt.
Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of sauce, suitable for multiple servings or leftovers.
- Store the chipotle sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust salt and lime juice after blending for preferred seasoning and brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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