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Classic Chipotle Sauce

Classic Chipotle Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon of the chopped chipotle (reserve the rest), adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Taste the sauce. For more heat, blend in additional chopped chipotle, 1 teaspoon at a time, running the blender for 10 seconds after each addition. Repeat until you reach the desired spice level, then stir in any extra salt if needed.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl a little extra adobo sauce on top. Serve right away.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it chills. If making ahead, stir in a splash of lime juice or water to thin before serving. For the smoothest texture, use a blender. A food processor works too, but you may need to scrape down the sides more often.