After making this Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce Recipe, I’m convinced that recreating this sauce at home is a fantastic decision, and you need to make it too especially if you love tangy, smoky, and spicy sauces.

The Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce is available in most popular supermarkets, and you can find it at your local grocery store. However, making it at home is better because you can control the ingredients to suit your taste. Sometimes I make it spicier by adding more chipotle peppers. It’s a super customizable sauce that you can easily make at home.

I got the ingredients for recreating this copycat recipe just from the bottle I bought at Walmart. At the bottom, you’ll see all the ingredients used. Since I’ve made lots of this type of sauce, once I saw the ingredients, I knew how to make it perfectly.

What is Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce?

Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce is a creamy and tasty sauce created by Taco Bell that you can find at any supermarket or grocery store that adds a special smoky and spicy taste to your meals. The sauce has a delicious smoky, and slightly spicy taste with a little bit of tanginess from lime juice. If you like this kind of flavor mixed together, This is the best sauce you can enjoy with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and even as a dip for fries or veggies.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice

How to Make Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce?

Step 1:

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Stir until smooth.

Step 2:

Add chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. and keep stirring well.

Step 3:

Now, Pour in lime juice and stir again. This gives the sauce a tangy flavor.

Step 4:

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend together.

Step 5:

After chilling, stir the sauce again and taste it. If you want it spicier, add more chipotle peppers. Enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Medium bowl
Spoon or whisk
Plastic wrap
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board and knife (for chopping chipotle peppers)

Helpful Tips!

Start with a small amount of chipotle peppers and add more if you like it spicier.
If you want your sauce to be smoky, add a few drops of liquid smoke.
If you want a milder sauce, Don’t forget to remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers before chopping them.

What to Serve with Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce?

The best meals that can be paired with Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce are Tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and burritos, These kinds of meals make a great combination with the flavors of the sauce, Also you can use it as a creamy dip for crispy chicken strips or nuggets, or even mix it into a pasta salad for a smoky dressing.

FAQ

Can I make this sauce vegan?

Yes, you can use vegan mayonnaise and sour cream to make this sauce vegan.

How spicy is this sauce?

You can control the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers. As written, the recipe has a medium level of spiciness.

Can I freeze the sauce?

It’s not recommended to freeze this sauce.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?

Yes, You can.

How long does the sauce last in the refrigerator?

The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

What can I use if I don’t have chipotle peppers?

You can use chipotle powder or a mix of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

Can I use this sauce as a salad dressing?

Yes, you can thin it out with a bit of buttermilk or milk to use it as a salad dressing.

Is this sauce gluten-free?

Yes, all the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free.

Conclusion

Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make addition to your meals. With its smoky, creamy, and slightly spicy flavor, It’s a beloved sauce that lots of Taco Bell customers love. Give it a try and share with us your experience, don’t forget to share it with your friends and subscribe to my blog for more Taco Bell copycats recipes.