Homemade Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. Add the Ingredients Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and honey in a blender or food processor.

2. Blend Until Smooth Blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

3. Taste and Adjust Taste the sauce and add more lime juice for brightness, honey for sweetness, or another chipotle pepper for extra heat.

4. Check the Consistency If the sauce is too thick, blend in 1–2 teaspoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency.

5. Chill the Sauce Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.