Homemade Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce
This is my version of the creamy chipotle sauce from Taco Bell. It's a simple mayonnaise and sour cream base that gets its smoky flavor from canned chipotle peppers. I use it on quesadillas, tacos, and burgers.
Ingredients
Ingredients (Yields ~1.5 cups)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro 4 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce depends on your heat preference, chopped
- 1/4 cup adobo sauce from the can
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic powder, and lime juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and cumin. Mix until color is uniform.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Notes
Adjust chipotle peppers for desired heat level. Keeps in fridge for 5-7 days.