Chipotle Garlic Sour Cream Sauce (Printable View)

Smoky chipotles, garlic, and rich sour cream combine for a creamy, tangy, and versatile sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 cup sour cream, preferably full-fat

02 - 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

03 - 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers

04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Flavor Enhancers

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

→ Optional Additions

09 - 1 tablespoon honey

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

11 - 1 green onion, finely sliced

→ Smart Substitutions

12 - Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream as a tangy, protein-rich alternative

13 - Use vegan sour cream or cashew cream for dairy-free requirements

14 - Adjust chipotle peppers from 1 to 4 to control spice level

15 - Replace fresh garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if preferred

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Add sour cream to a medium mixing bowl. Allow it to reach room temperature for about 15 minutes to ensure easier blending and a smooth texture.

02 - Roughly chop 2 to 3 chipotle peppers and measure 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce. Add both to the bowl with the sour cream.

03 - Add minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. If desired, include honey, cilantro, and green onion for enhanced flavor.

04 - Whisk all ingredients until the sauce is uniform in color and texture. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice, adobo sauce, or salt according to preference.

05 - Transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Letting the sauce rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to fully develop and the texture to thicken, providing a more complex and balanced profile.

02 - The sauce may be prepared up to three days ahead, stored covered in the refrigerator.

03 - For a milder or spicier sauce, adjust the number of chipotle peppers added.

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