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

Total Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 894kcal

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.

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.