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Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream

Creamy Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream Bliss

A deliciously creamy chipotle sauce with garlic and sour cream, perfect for enhancing your dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitution: Use Greek yogurt for a lighter feel.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
For the Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust quantity for spice level.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Roasting adds sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to your liking.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Use to thin the sauce.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by roasting a few cloves of garlic in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Chop the chipotle peppers from the adobo sauce finely.
  3. In a blender, combine roasted garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chipotles, and a splash of adobo sauce.
  4. Add fresh lime juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt to taste. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust for more heat or flavors as needed.
  6. If too thick, blend in olive oil or a teaspoon of water gradually.
  7. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

The flavors develop wonderfully after a day in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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