Description
This Creamy Chipotle Burrito Sauce is smoky, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, made with chipotle peppers, lime, and a touch of honey for balance. It’s perfect for drizzling over burritos, tacos, or using as a dip for fries and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare your blender or food processor.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, honey, and salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime or salt.
- Transfer to a jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Start with one chipotle pepper if you prefer mild spice.
- For a lighter version, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chill the sauce before serving for the best flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chipotle sauce, creamy burrito sauce, spicy dipping sauce, Mexican sauce recipe