Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
0.33 cup

Mazola Corn Oil

1 cup

Cacique Crema Agria

0.33 cup

Buttermilk

2 tbsp

Fresh Cilantro

loosely packed

2 tbsp

Lime Juice

1 tbsp

Chipotle in Adobo Sauce

canned

1 tsp

Mazola Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder

0.5 tsp

Spice Islands Garlic Powder

0.5 tsp

Spice Islands Onion Powder

0.25 tsp

Spice Islands Medium Grind Black Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Combine corn oil, crema agria or sour cream, buttermilk, cilantro, lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, chicken flavor bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.

Step 2
~2 min

Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, for about 1 minute.

Step 3
~2 min

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo sauce to your preferred spice level.

For a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can use regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made up to a week in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tacos, quesadillas, or nachos.

Use as a salad dressing.

Serve as a dip for vegetables or chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tacos
Quesadillas
Nachos
Grilled Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Popular condiment in Tex-Mex cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Summer BBQ

Occasion Tags

Party
BBQ
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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