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Creamy Garlic Chipotle Sauce

A smoky, creamy, and mildly spicy condiment made with fresh garlic, sour cream, and chipotle peppers in adobo. Perfect for tacos, burgers, and dipping fries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Condiment, Dip
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
Flavorings
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adjust for heat
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from the can of peppers
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Spatula
  • Airtight glass jar

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and roughly chop the peeled garlic cloves to assist the blending process.
  2. In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the sour cream and mayonnaise first.
  3. Add the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chopped garlic, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pulse a few times to break down the peppers and garlic, then blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary (add more chipotle for heat, lime for tang, or salt to bring out flavors).
  6. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or glass jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. Do not freeze. For a lighter version, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream and mayonnaise.