Pancho Sauce
Transform your dishes with the bold and zesty flavors of Pancho Sauce, a versatile Tex-Mex-inspired condiment that’s as creamy as it is spicy. Made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, this sauce gets an irresistible smoky kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and smoked paprika, while a splash of pickle juice and lime juice adds a tangy brightness. Fresh cilantro ties it all together with vibrant herbal notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, or as a crowd-pleasing dip for tortilla chips. Packed with bold, layered flavors, Pancho Sauce is your go-to recipe to elevate any meal instantly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice to create the base of the sauce.
Add the lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic clove, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, ensuring the chipotle peppers and garlic are fully incorporated.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the blended mixture. Pulse briefly to mix, without over-blending, to maintain some texture from the cilantro.
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or lime juice, if needed, to suit your preference.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Use the Pancho Sauce as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.3 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2432 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*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.
