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Chipotle Mayonnaise served with a tortilla chip the side.
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Chipotle Mayonnaise

Chipotle mayonnaise is smooth and creamy with a kick of heat. This chipotle mayo sauce is perfect for dipping or topping sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream or another ¼ cup mayo if desired
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo diced, more or less to taste
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make chipotle mayo.
  • This mayo can include sour cream too. For years we just used a cup of mayo and now we use ¼ cup of sour cream sometimes instead of just mayo. Both are wonderful in my opinion and I’d love to hear which version you prefer.
  • Using a blender or food processor, combine mayo, sour cream (if using), adobo sauce, lime juice, and chipotles.
    combine mayo, sour cream (if using), adobo sauce, lime juice, and chipotles in a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Blended sauce in a food processor.
  • Store covered inside your refrigerator for a couple of hours for the flavors to blend together. Then you can properly assess if you need to add more diced chipotle chiles, adobo sauce or salt and pepper if desired.
    Chipotle mayo sauce served in a white bowl.
  • Serve!
    Chipotle mayo sauce served in a white bowl. The sauce is topped with chipotles.
  • Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container until needed in an airtight container in your fridge for up to one week.
  • Make sure you blend this dip thoroughly to ensure the flavors are combined well. You can't overblend it.
  • Let this chill for at least an hour before serving. The longer you chill, the more time the flavors have to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg