Chipotle Cream
Elevate your dishes with the smoky, tangy kick of homemade Chipotle Cream—a versatile sauce that comes together in just 10 minutes! Made with creamy sour cream, spicy chipotle peppers in adobo, a splash of zesty lime juice, and a hint of garlic powder, this luscious condiment strikes the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Easily blended to silky perfection, you can thin it to your preferred consistency with a touch of water. Whether you're drizzling it over tacos, spreading it on sandwiches, or pairing it with roasted veggies, this spicy and creamy chipotle sauce is a must-have for adding bold flavor to your favorite meals. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, making it an ideal make-ahead recipe for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Place the sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste the Chipotle Cream and adjust the seasonings if necessary, such as adding more lime juice for tang or more salt for flavor balance.
If the mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, a little at a time, and blend until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the finished Chipotle Cream to a serving bowl or an airtight container if storing for later.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if any separation occurs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 172 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.
