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This copycat Chipotle Southwest Sauce delivers restaurant-quality flavor in your own kitchen. The ultra creamy, smoky sauce has a deliciously spicy kick that’s completely adjustable to your taste buds.
It’s ready in just 5 minutes and perfect on everything from fries to burgers, tacos, roasted vegetables, and so much more.
If you’ve fallen in love with the chipotle sauce from Taco Bell or Subway, this copycat recipe is about to become your new obsession. It is thick and creamy, plus that smoky flavor makes literally everything taste better.
It comes together in just 5 minutes, with the help of your blender or food processor. And best of all, it’s better than anything you can buy because it’s made without additives, preservatives, or artificial food dyes. I know you’re going to love it!
Use up your leftover chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in this super delicious Queso Dip. I also love it in this Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta and Butternut Squash Chili,
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Chipotle Southwest Sauce Ingredients
Here’s everything you will need to make this sauce, and a few important notes. You’ll also want to grab a food processor or blender and a glass jar with an airtight lid.
- Mayonnaise: I use my homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise but you can use your favorite. Just make sure you are not using sweet Miracle Whip.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: This adds a tangy element to the sauce (I like the added protein too). You could also use sour cream, ranch dressing, or more mayonnaise in it’s place.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: This is where the flavor and spice comes from. I recommend La Costena brand and you will want to take portions of both the adobo sauce and peppers to use.
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Granulated Sugar
- Spices: This recipe uses combination of parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Chipotle Southwest Sauce
This sauce is so quick, it’s just blend and pour that’s it!
1. BLEND. To your food processor add the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, worcestershire sauce, granulated sugar, and the spices. Pulse together until everything is well combined.
2. POUR. Place the Chipotle Southwest Sauce in your glass jar, screw on the lid, and refrigerate for at least an hour (overnight preferred) before serving.
Find the complete recipe instructions with measurements below.
Storing Information
This Chipotle Southwest Sauce should always be stored in an airtight container, I highly recommend using a glass jar. That way you don’t have to worry about spills, they are dishwasher safe, and won’t leach harmful chemicals into your food like plastic squeeze bottles.
You’ll also want to keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy within a month or so. Technically this sauce is good for as long as your mayonnaise and Greek yogurt are, so you can check their expiration dates and go by that as well. If your sauce ever has visible mold spores or a foul smell, it’s best to throw it away.
Recipe Tips and Variations
USE HIGH QUALITY MAYONNAISE. Making homemade sauces means every ingredient counts. So, make sure you are using a good mayonnaise. I like to use my homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise because it is healthier and has a wonderful flavor.
MAKE IT AS SPICY AS YOU WANT. You can add more adobo sauce and less of the chipotle peppers for a more mild sauce. Or you can add more of both to amp up the heat! Just a note, my tastebuds cannot handle a ton of heat and this sauce is the perfect spice level. It feels warm but not overwhelming.
Fun Ways To Use This Sauce
To be honest, this Chipotle Southwest Sauce is super versatile and goes with almost anything! Here are a few ways I use up my sauce:
- As a dip for fries, chips, Oven Baked Chicken Wings, chicken nuggets, or fresh and roasted vegetables.
- ot my Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
- Smothered on burgers and sliders like my Ground Beef Sliders, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Spice up taco night and use it on your tacos, nachos, and quesadillas
- Replace your salad dressings and use this instead
- Spread it on your best sandwiches, paninis, and wraps. P.S. If you need a foolproof homemade sandwich bread, try mine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
A great place to start is your local grocery store, specifically in the ethnic food aisle. You can also find it on Amazon, but there are a little more expensive than buying them at the store.
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Chipotle Southwest Sauce
EQUIPMENT
- food processor - I use the 3.5 cup by KitchenAid
- glass jar - with an airtight lid
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup mayonnaise - or homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt - plain
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - canned
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley - dried
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor- mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Blend until combined and the sauce becomes smooth in consistency.
- Pour into a glass jar, screw on an airtight lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight before enjoying.
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RECIPE NOTES
STORING INFORMATION
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container, for one month or until the mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt expires.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Literally so good. We make this as a dip for southwest egg rolls.
I’m absolutely in love with this chipotle sauce! Its flavor and consistency are just perfect. Would make more for my siblings to try!
I love this sauce! The chipotle flavor is spot-on, and it’s got a great consistency. I use it to marinate my chicken before grilling, and I also like to dip tortilla chips in it. It’s just perfect!
I always try to avoid eating things with artificial colors and preservatives and so many store-bought sauces have all kinds of strange things in them. I love being able to make this sauce fresh at home in just a few minutes.
A heavenly sauce that went very well with our veggie tray. I love the blend of flavors.
Thank you.
I love how creamy this sauce is! And the hint of spice was the perfect flavor. Dipped chicken into it and it was wonderful!
OMG this sauce!! i can’t get enough of this
This chipotle southwest sauce is so easy to make and delicious! We all tried it on our burgers and fries last night. Everybody loved it. It is the perfect topping for burgers!
This is delicious! I’m always looking for a good sauce recipe. Thanks!!
Yum, that sauce is really delicious .Texture is amazing, so creamy. My son loves fries and dipping them in sauces. I’ll make him this for sure.