Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream
Elevate your meals with this delightful Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream! This creamy, smoky condiment brings a burst of flavor to any dish, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary. With its rich combination of sour cream, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken or as a dip for crispy tortilla chips. The zesty lime juice adds a refreshing brightness that perfectly balances the heat of the chipotles. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this versatile sauce that will become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make gem!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing/Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or roasted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- If roasting garlic, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap unpeeled garlic cloves in foil and roast for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add the chipotle pepper (chopped), minced or roasted garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and olive oil if using. Stir until well blended.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; add more lime juice or chipotle if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg