Chipotle Taco Sauce

Bring bold, smoky, and tangy flavors to your table with this quick and easy Chipotle Taco Sauce recipe! Perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt (or sour cream), this sauce gets its signature kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, complemented by fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, and warm spices like garlic powder and cumin. Ready in just 10 minutes, this velvety sauce can be tailored to your desired consistency and makes an irresistible topping for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas or a savory dip for chips and veggies. With its fiery flavor and versatile use, this homemade chipotle sauce will quickly become your go-to condiment for any Mexican-inspired dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, honey, and salt to a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides to ensure everything is well combined.

Step 3

If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to balance the flavors.

Step 5

Transfer the Chipotle Taco Sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a topping for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or as a dipping sauce for chips and veggies.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	446.2 grams (446.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1867

Total Fat 174.50g	224%
Saturated Fat 16.20g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 239mg	80%
Sodium 1440mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 64.80g	24%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 10.30g
Protein 9.60g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 280mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.1%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 13.9%