Chipotle Chile Sour Cream Dip
Transform your dip game with this creamy, smoky, and tangy Chipotle Chile Sour Cream Dip! Made with a luscious base of creamy sour cream and bold chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this easy 10-minute recipe delivers the perfect balance of heat, limey zing, and subtle sweetness. Ground cumin and garlic powder add a savory depth, while a drizzle of honey (optional) rounds out the flavor beautifully. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips and fresh veggies or as a zesty topping for tacos, nachos, and grilled meats, this versatile dip will be the star of your next snack platter. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor, this make-ahead chipotle dip is guaranteed to elevate any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the sour cream in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers or blend them into a smooth paste for a more evenly textured dip.
Add the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and honey (if using) to the mixing bowl with the sour cream.
Stir everything together until it is well combined and evenly mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using.
Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together, although the dip can also be served right away.
Serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a condiment for tacos, nachos, or grilled meats.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.7 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1154 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*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.
