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Chipotle ranch has just the right amount of kick. Drizzle it over salads, dip tortilla chips, or serve it on the side of your Mexican entrees.
This versatile dip/dressing brings the heat with just the right hint of chipotle. Use it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, or dip your chicken and french fries. You won’t regret it!
Dip with a Kick
Condiments, dips, and dressings really can elevate a dish. Think of what honey mustard does for chicken nuggets, or fry sauce for potato wedges!
This chipotle ranch is no different. It has a really yummy kick to it, making it a great dressing for southwest style salads, or a dip for Mexican style entrees like tacos or taquitos.
Regardless of how you use it, I think you’ll enjoy this spicy variation of traditional ranch dressing.
How to Make Chipotle Ranch
JUST BLEND! All you have to do is throw all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until well combined. Simple as that!
Chipotle in Adobo: The chipotles are dried smoked jalapenos, but the adobo sauce is what provides the flavor and the heat. Adobo sauce is made up of a blend of puréed tomato, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, peppercorns, cumin and probably other spices depending on the brand.
- You can find the can in the Mexican food aisle.
- ONLY use ONE pepper from the can. If you like hot spicy dressing then go ahead and use 2 peppers. You can also adjust the spice level by adding some of the Adobo sauce.
- If you want it more runny for a dressing, we suggest adding a little milk to thin out the mixture.
Ways to use it
You can either use chipotle ranch as a salad dressing or a dip. Here are a few recipes we like to use it with:
Really the options are endless! Anything you would use classic Ranch Dressing for, you can use chipotle ranch for.
For more Mexican dips, try:
Chipotle Ranch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper from can in adobo sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious ranch recipe! I particularly like to use it To dip chicken tenders in.
As a family who is dip obsessed, this was a definite hit! I can see us using this for burgers, chips, just about anything! So easy to make too!
It is a very versatile dip that’s for sure! I’m so glad you think so too! Thanks for sharing!
This dip is so delicious and tasty! My daughter made a sandwich and put this on top, so delicious! Definitely making this again!
This chipotle ranch is so EASY to make and so good! I love using it on EVERYTHING!
We love dipping our quesadillas in this!! Love the flavor! It’s always good to keep on hand.
I love the Smokey taste of chipotle ranch and a little bit of kick
Made this last night to go with chicken fingers. It was excellent! I’ve been looking for a sauce like the chipotle sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings… this will do the trick!! THanks!
Glad you liked it! It’s perfect with chicken fingers! Thank you so much for sharing!
My Mother-In-Law is out of town right now but once she gets back I have to make this for her! tHERE IS NO WAY SHE WOULDN’T LOVE THIS! tHANK YOU !
Hello there!
i never heard about chipotle pepper from can in adobo sauce, but i would like to taste that recipe.
can i fix this ?
thanks
Fani
If you google chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, it will show you what the can looks like, so you know what to look for. I hope that helps you! It is really delicious! Hope you find it!