A creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy chipotle garlic sauce made with sour cream perfect as a dip, taco drizzle, or sandwich spread.

Scale

1 cup sour cream

1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tbsp lime juice

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt, to taste

1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, to balance heat)

1. Add sour cream, chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt to a blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more lime for tang or honey for balance.

4. Transfer to a bowl or airtight container.

5. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

6. Serve as a dip, drizzle, or spread.

For extra heat, add an additional chipotle pepper or a splash of adobo sauce.

Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.

Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container.

Keywords: chipotle garlic sauce, spicy dip, sour cream sauce, taco drizzle