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Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream

Creamy Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream Magic

This delicious Chipotle Sauce with Garlic and Sour Cream is a creamy and spicy condiment perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Forms the creamy base
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds richness
  • 1-2 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust for spice level
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Roasted enhances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Brightens flavor
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Elevates smoky flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Brings warmth
  • to taste Salt Balances flavor
Optional Adjustments
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Adjusts consistency if too thick

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep garlic and chipotle peppers. Roast garlic for 15-20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Chop chipotle peppers to desired spice.
  2. In a blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, roasted garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust spice and acidity by adding more chipotle or lime juice.
  4. If too thick, blend in olive oil or water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Roasting garlic enhances its sweetness and flavor. You can store the sauce for 5-7 days in the fridge.

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