Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Perfect for Fish Tacos or Fries)
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo roughly chopped (use 1 for mild or 3 for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove roughly chopped or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor or high-powered blender.¾ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 small garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy, scraping the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust the heat, salt, or lime juice as needed.
- Chill the sauce in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 ¼ cups of sauce, or 10 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
- You can adjust the spiciness by using more or less chipotle peppers.
- If you don't want to use a mostly mayo base, try switching to sour cream or Greek yogurt or a combination of a couple of these. Just be aware that the flavor will change.
- Store the leftover sauce in the fridge for 5–7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Perfect for Fish Tacos or Fries)
Serving Size
2 Tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
134
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
476
mg
20
%
Potassium
18
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
52
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
