Burrito Sauce
Elevate your Mexican-inspired dishes with this irresistibly creamy and smoky Burrito Sauce! Made with a rich blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, this quick 10-minute recipe gets its bold flavor from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a squeeze of zesty lime juice, and fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and a pinch of salt, this versatile sauce is a must-try condiment that complements everything from burritos and tacos to nachos and quesadillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and freshness, or store it in the fridge to let the flavors deepen over time. Whether used as a drizzle, dip, or spread, this homemade burrito sauce will take your Tex-Mex favorites to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add them to the bowl, along with 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce for extra flavor and spiciness.
Add the lime juice, garlic powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, sugar, and salt to the mixture.
Whisk all the ingredients together until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Make sure the spices and chipotle peppers are evenly distributed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice for tanginess, more adobo sauce for smokiness, or a pinch more salt to taste.
If using cilantro, finely chop the leaves and stir them gently into the sauce or use them as a garnish on top.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container. It can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to 5 days to allow flavors to meld even further.
Serve the sauce drizzled over burritos, tacos, or as a dip for chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
