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Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make Taco Bell's signature chipotle sauce at home with this quick and easy copycat recipe. Smoky, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this versatile sauce brings that authentic fast-food flavor to your homemade tacos, burritos, and quesadillas in minutes.

Prep

5 mins

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0 mins

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Kcal

120

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">125ml mayonnaise</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml sour cream</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp garlic powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp onion powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp dried oregano</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp ground cumin</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp paprika</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Pinch of black pepper</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4> Start by carefully removing 2 chipotle peppers from the can of chipotles in adobo. If you prefer a milder sauce, scrape out the seeds. Finely chop the peppers and set aside. Remember to save 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce from the can for extra flavor.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4> In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, and the tablespoon of adobo sauce. This forms the creamy, spicy base of your sauce.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4> Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, and paprika to the mixture. These spices are essential for achieving that authentic Taco Bell flavor profile. Pulse a few times to incorporate everything evenly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4> Pour in the lime juice and add the sugar, salt, and black pepper. The lime juice adds brightness, while the sugar helps balance the heat from the chipotles. Blend everything together until completely smooth and uniform in color, about 30-45 seconds.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4> Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you want it spicier, add more adobo sauce; if it's too spicy, add a bit more mayonnaise or sour cream to mellow it out.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4> Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This resting time allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully and develop that signature Taco Bell chipotle sauce taste.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4> Give the sauce a good stir before serving. This homemade chipotle sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Drizzle it over tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or use it as a delicious dipping sauce for nachos and fries.</li></ol>

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Chipotle Sauce Recipe

What ingredients are used in Chipotle Sauce from Taco Bell?

Taco Bell's Chipotle Sauce is recreated with mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin, paprika, lime juice, sugar, and salt. The authentic smoky flavour comes from the combination of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.

How to cook Chipotle Sauce from Taco Bell at home?

Learn how to cook Chipotle Sauce from Taco Bell by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Add spices like garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin and paprika, then finish with lime juice, sugar, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavours to develop fully.

How spicy is homemade chipotle sauce and can I adjust the heat level?

The spice level is customisable—remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers for a milder sauce, or add more adobo sauce for extra heat. If you've made it too spicy, simply balance it by adding more mayonnaise or sour cream to mellow out the flavour while maintaining its creamy texture.

What dishes can I use this smoky chipotle sauce with beyond Mexican food?

While perfect for tacos and burritos, this versatile sauce elevates burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and grilled chicken. Use it as a spicy dip for chips, fries, or vegetables, drizzle over salads, or mix into mashed potatoes. It adds smoky, creamy heat to virtually any savoury dish.

How long does homemade chipotle sauce last in the refrigerator?

Properly stored in an airtight container, this homemade sauce will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The flavours actually improve after the first day as they continue to meld together, making it an excellent make-ahead condiment for your weekly meal prep.

The calorie count is an approximation and can vary based on exact measurements and specific ingredients used. Always consult nutritional information if strict adherence to calorie counts is required. This recipe is inspired by the flavours of this restaurant's dishes and has been independently developed for home cooking. It is not an exact match to the proprietary recipe used by the restaurant. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the restaurant.

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Taco Bell

Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make Taco Bell's signature chipotle sauce at home with this quick and easy copycat recipe. Smoky, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this versatile sauce brings that authentic fast-food flavor to your homemade tacos, burritos, and quesadillas in minutes.

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Serve

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What ingredients are used in Chipotle Sauce from Taco Bell?

How to cook Chipotle Sauce from Taco Bell at home?

How spicy is homemade chipotle sauce and can I adjust the heat level?

What dishes can I use this smoky chipotle sauce with beyond Mexican food?

How long does homemade chipotle sauce last in the refrigerator?

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