Chipotle Garlic Sour Cream Sauce (Recipe for Printing)
Zesty chipotle, smoky paprika, and creamy sour cream combine for a bold sauce ideal for spring cookouts or taco nights. Garlic and lime add fresh flavor. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Sauce Base
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/3 cup sour cream
# How to Make It:
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Peel and finely mince garlic cloves. For deeper flavor, roast garlic in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until golden, then mash.
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In a medium mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, minced or roasted garlic, and chopped chipotle peppers with adobo sauce.
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Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and fresh lime juice to the bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and homogeneous.
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If necessary, drizzle in olive oil gradually, stirring until the sauce reaches the desired texture.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Roasting the garlic intensifies the sauce's flavor profile, balancing the smokiness from chipotle and paprika.