Description
This Delicious Creamy Chipotle Garlic Sauce is a versatile, smoky, and spicy condiment perfect for elevating tacos, sandwiches, grilled meats, and bowls. Made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and zesty lime juice, this sauce blends creamy texture with bold flavors. It’s quick to prepare, fully customizable for heat level and dietary preferences, and adds a flavorful kick to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water or milk (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt to the bowl.
- Blend to creamy consistency: Pulse and blend all ingredients until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Check sauce thickness and add water or milk one tablespoon at a time as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the sauce and adjust salt or spiciness by adding extra chipotle peppers if desired.
- Refrigerate to meld flavors: Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and harmonize.
- Serve and enjoy: Use the sauce as a dip, sandwich spread, taco topping, or drizzle over bowls and grilled meats to enhance your dish.
Notes
- Store the sauce refrigerated for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- For extra heat, add additional chipotle peppers to taste.
- For a vegan variation, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo or cashew cream.
- If using Greek yogurt, the sauce will be lighter but maintain creaminess.
- The sauce can be thinned with water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
