Chipotle Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
32 Tablespoons
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Calories
23 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Description
The Chipotle Sauce Recipe combines canned chipotles in adobo sauce with Mexican crema or sour cream and mayonnaise to produce a creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy sauce. Chopped cilantro adds fresh herbal notes, while cayenne powder, garlic powder, and cumin contribute layers of warmth and aromatics. Blending the ingredients until smooth creates a sauce with a uniform texture that works well as a topping or dip.
Because the sauce incorporates adobo chipotles, it carries moderate heat and smoky flavor that enhances tacos, grilled chicken, vegetables, or sandwiches. The mayonnaise and crema provide richness and mellow the spices for balanced taste.
The prepared sauce can be stored airtight in the refrigerator and makes approximately 2 cups. It can be adjusted for heat or thickness by varying the chipotle quantity or type of cream used. At about 23 calories per tablespoon, it offers flavorful accompaniment without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 7 ounce chipotles in adobo sauce or use chipotle sauce, canned
- ½ cup Mexican crema sour cream is good, too
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth!
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best freshness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- This recipe yields about 2 cups of sauce.
- Substitute sour cream for Mexican crema if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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