What Are Chipotle Peppers?

only has the flavor of the pepper itself but the flavors imparted by the smoking and preservation process. When you buy them canned in the store, as this recipe calls for, they often come in an adobo sauce. Today, we enjoy chipotle peppers in all sorts of Mexican, American, and Tex-Mex dishes.

What Kind of Peppers Are Chipotle Peppers?

Typically, they are jalapeno peppers. Some other dried peppers are ancho, dried poblano peppers, or guajillo, the dried form of mirasol peppers.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing And Dip

Name: Chipotle Ranch Dressing And Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup sour cream; ¼ cup whole milk; 2 teaspoon garlic powder or one minced garlic clove; 1 tablespoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2-4 canned individual chipotle peppers, finely minced; ¼ cup minced cilantro(optional)

Description

Cool ranch flavors with a touch of heat. This Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Dip recipe is easy to make, quick to throw together, and tastes great. This tasty sauce is perfect for a veggie tray, an appetizer dip, or for a salad. Throw it together in minutes and enjoy this recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup whole milk
2 teaspoon garlic powder or one minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2–4 canned individual chipotle peppers, finely minced
¼ cup minced cilantro(optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
Mix well
Put in fridge. Can serve immediately, but this dressing is best with at least a few hours in the refrigerator
Store up to one week in the refrigerator

Notes

Make sure chipotle is finely crushed
I used TWO peppers, but you can use less or more depending on how much pepper flavor you want
Store in fridge for up to a week
Can substitute 2% or skim milk instead of whole milk.