Chipotle Garlic Sour Cream Sauce Recipe
This Chipotle Garlic Sour Cream Sauce is a smoky, spicy, and creamy condiment perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce. Combining sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and garlic, it delivers bold flavors with a smooth texture. The sauce is easy to make and can be adjusted for heat and consistency to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Sauce Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Spicy & Flavor Ingredients
- 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Prep the garlic and chipotles: If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are golden and soft. Roughly chop the chipotle peppers to make them easier to blend.
- Blend the base: In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, prepared garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, which typically takes 30–60 seconds depending on your device.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust to your preference. For more heat, add another half pepper or some additional adobo sauce. If it’s too spicy, add extra sour cream. You can also tweak the salt and lime juice to balance the flavors.
- Check consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of olive oil or a teaspoon of water to thin it out, then blend briefly again to combine.
- Store and chill: Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully before serving.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier alternative.
- Roasting the garlic mellows its pungency and adds depth to the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to control the heat level.
- If the sauce is too thick, olive oil or water can be added to achieve the desired consistency.
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
