This chipotle ranch dressing has a blend of smoky, spicy, bold flavors thanks to the mayo, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and mix of seasonings.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Photo Credit: This Family Eats

Ways to use the spicy ranch dressing

Condiment: Use it as a condiment for your burgers and sandwiches.

As a dip: With the spicy mayo mixture, it’ll be a great dipping sauce for fries, shrimp, and chicken. We love it with some Dorito chicken tenders or fried chicken tenders.

Salad Dressing: Enjoy it as a salad dressing with you favorite salads.

Ingredients & Notes

  • mayo – you can also use Greek yogurt
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – finely chopped
  • seasonings – garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • lemon juice

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How To Make Chipotle Ranch Dressing

See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.

Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Photo Credit: This Family Eats

Tips

  • For a smoother dressing, blend the mixture in a food processor.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a little water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Add more of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for more heat and less peppers for a more mild flavor.

Easy Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Storing & Reheating

  • Store: Keep the spicy ranch dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

This chipotle ranch dressing has a blend of smoky, spicy, bold flavors thanks to the mayo, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and mix of seasonings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.

Notes

  • For a smoother dressing, blend the mixture in a food processor or with an immersion blender.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a little water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Add more of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for more heat and less peppers for a more mild flavor.

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.

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