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Easiest Ever Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Try my Chipotle Ranch Dressing recipe once, and you will find yourself saying goodbye to store-bought versions! So tasty and easy!
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword chipotle ranch, chipotle ranch dressing, chipotle ranch recipe, how to make chipotle ranch dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 894kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime juice about half a lime
  • 1 Tablespoon Parsley minced
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Carefully remove 1-2 chipotle peppers from the can, chopping them finely – remember to wear gloves and avoid touching your face!
    2 Chipotle peppers in adobo
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, onion powder, salt and pepper, and parsley in a blander or food processor, and blend until very smooth.
    1 cup Mayonnaise, ½ cup Sour cream, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Lime juice, 1 Tablespoon Parsley, ½ teaspoon Onion powder, Salt and pepper
  • Taste, then adjust the flavorings as you see fit. Add adobo for extra spice.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour, ideally overnight, to let the flavors merge.

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Notes

Spicy Ranch Tips:
  • Let the ranch dressing rest for optimal flavor, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Blend the ranch thoroughly to achieve a smooth texture without clumps.
  • Post-blending, adjust flavors as needed. Add more adobo sauce or chipotle for extra spice, or a bit more lime for added zing.
Chipotle Ranch Substitutions:
  • Sour Cream: Easily replace sour cream with unsweetened Greek yogurt without affecting the flavor.
  • Chipotles in Adobo: In a pinch, use chipotle powder or a mix of tomato paste, cayenne, chili powder, and cumin as a substitute.
  • Lime Juice: Substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a slightly different, yet still tasty, flavor.
  • Parsley: Opt for dried parsley or omit it altogether if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 894kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 51g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg