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taco bell chipotle sauce

Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. Blend the 2 chipotle peppers and 1 tbsp adobo sauce in a small blender on high for about 20 seconds until completely smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp sugar until fully combined.
  3. Add the chipotle paste and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar to the bowl and whisk for another 20 to 30 seconds until the sauce is a uniform reddish-orange with no streaks.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve over tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.

Notes

The sauce tastes sharp right after mixing, so do not skip the 30-minute rest in the fridge if you have time. A full can of chipotles gives you far more than this recipe needs, so freeze the leftovers flat on a tray rather than throwing them out. The sauce will keep for up to 7 days in an airtight jar in the fridge.