Description
This homemade chipotle mayo is a creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for elevating sandwiches, tacos, burgers, or as a delicious dip. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and flavorful spices, it offers a smoky heat balanced by tangy lime and a hint of sweetness from honey. Easy to prepare in minutes, this versatile condiment adds a punch of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Condiments
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Chipotle Mixture
- 2-6 canned chipotle peppers blended with 2-4 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
Flavorings & Spices
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt & ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, blended chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, lime juice, runny honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients well until fully combined into a smooth, creamy sauce with an even smoky color and flavor.
- Storage: Transfer the chipotle mayo into a clean, airtight jar and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for 2 weeks if using store-bought mayonnaise (or 3-5 days if homemade mayo) and as long as the sour cream has not expired.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers depending on your spice preference; start with 2 for mild heat and increase up to 6 for spicier mayo.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Great as a dip, spread, or sauce for a variety of dishes like tacos, sandwiches, salads, or grilled meats.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a small amount of milk or lime juice to loosen the mayo.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy flavor.
