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Chipotle Crema
Smoky, tangy chipotle sour cream — the perfect drizzle for tacos, elote, burrito bowls, and grilled corn.
Prep 5 min
Cook 0 min
Total 5 min
Serves 8
Side·Mexican·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Blend the crema
- 1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blend
Blend sour cream, chipotles, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and garlic until smooth.
- 2
Serve
Thin with a splash of water or milk for drizzling if desired. Serve on tacos, elote, nachos, or as a dip. Keeps refrigerated up to 1 week.
Nutrition per serving: 70 cal · 1g protein · 3g carbs · 6g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
