Taco bell’s chipotle sauce is an integral component of Mexican cuisine, boasting both creamy and tart flavors for maximum enjoyment. Home chefs can easily recreate it using simple ingredients.
This recipe is free from preservatives and takes just minutes to create. Ideal as a spread or dip for tacos, burritos and eggs as well as cheeseburgers!
Ingredients
Sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic powder are the foundations of taco bell chipotle sauce, with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce providing its signature smoky and spicy kick. This homemade version can be stored for several days in the fridge before being used as either condiments or dipping sauces – offering a healthy alternative to store-bought options with preservatives like soy. Using vegan mayonnaise also makes this recipe suitable.
This quick and simple-to-make recipe only requires readily available ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores. Use it as a dip with nachos, veggie sticks, chicken or any Mexican-inspired foods; the smoky and spicy flavors elevate any meal! For an extra spicy kick add cayenne pepper or other hot spices.
Preparation
Taco Bell’s signature chipotle sauce can easily be recreated at home using inexpensive ingredients available from any grocery store. When done right, this delicious condiment can add a distinct smokiness and creaminess that pairs perfectly with many dishes, from tacos and nachos to vegetables or chips!
This sauce is created using sour cream and boasts its distinctive flavor from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chili powder and cumin. Feel free to adjust it according to your personal tastes by increasing or decreasing any ingredient accordingly.
Once combined in a blender, all of the ingredients must be stirred to achieve your desired consistency. After this step is completed, refrigerating for an hour allows flavors to intensify further and create depth of flavor. If too spicy for you, simply add more sour cream or milk until desired heat level has been met. Taco Bell’s sauce pairs particularly well with baked potatoes!
Storage
Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce is an irresistibly creamy and slightly spicy way to enhance the flavors of tacos and fajitas from Taco Bell, or make salads, sandwiches, or any Mexican-themed food even more flavorful! Made with buttermilk and chipotle pepper puree, this zesty condiment also works wonders in salads, sandwiches and other Mexican cuisine.
This sauce can be stored for up to one month in an airtight jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator, stirring before each use to ensure all of its components have been thoroughly combined.
Just a few simple ingredients are all that’s necessary to craft this delectable sauce at home! For a healthier version, opt for low-fat sour cream or vegan mayonnaise without animal products; to increase spice level add more red pepper flakes or hot sauce; store in fridge to intensify flavors and textures!
Variations
Taco Bell sells a creamy chipotle sauce in a 12-fl oz bottle that can be added to tacos, burritos, eggs, nachos and more. This delicious sauce features ingredients like sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic and spices like cumin chili powder paprika. Available at most Taco Bell locations it has similar flavors as creamy jalapeno sauce but differs by using dried and smoked peppers rather than fresh or pickled jalapenos.
Home-cooked Mexican cuisine can be deliciously easy! This simple sauce recipe can be easily prepared at home and used on various Mexican dishes, from salads and appetizers to main courses and more exotic fare like baked potatoes filled with beans or beef tips – creating an irresistibly mouthwatering combination of Mexican cuisine and comfort food!