Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Introduction
This creamy chipotle sauce is a perfect blend of smoky heat and tangy creaminess, ideal for adding a flavorful kick to tacos, sandwiches, or salads. It’s quick to make and versatile enough to elevate many dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (more if needed)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a wide mouth mason jar, add all ingredients. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Alternatively, use a small food processor or blender to combine the ingredients.
- Step 2: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to make the sauce milder or spicier according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweet contrast to the smoky heat.
Storage
Keep the sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Before using, give it a good stir as ingredients might settle. It’s best served chilled or at room temperature and can be reused as a dip or spread.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I freeze the creamy chipotle sauce?
Freezing is not recommended as it may change the texture of the yogurt and mayonnaise, causing separation when thawed.
How can I make the sauce less spicy?
Use only one chipotle pepper or remove the seeds before blending to reduce heat, and add more Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to mellow the spiciness.
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Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ¾ cup 1x
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
This creamy chipotle sauce is a smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment perfect for adding a flavorful kick to tacos, grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce. Made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a smooth, rich texture, it’s blended with chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, and garlic to deliver a balanced and zesty flavor.
Ingredients
Chipotle Sauce Ingredients
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use more if desired for extra heat)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chipotle peppers, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, onion powder, and kosher salt in a wide-mouth mason jar or a small food processor/blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender directly in the jar or blend in the food processor until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust the salt or add more chipotle peppers if a spicier sauce is desired.
- Store Properly: Transfer the creamy chipotle sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 10 days, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over time.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers according to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have an immersion blender, a small food processor or regular blender works perfectly.
- The sauce’s flavor improves after resting in the fridge for a few hours, so consider making it ahead of time.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent odors from the fridge from affecting the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: chipotle sauce, creamy chipotle, spicy sauce, Mexican sauce, Greek yogurt sauce, easy chipotle sauce, smoky sauce, condiment, dipping sauce
