Ingredients

  • 3 dried guajillo chiles (seeded and roughly chopped)
  • 3 dried arbol chiles (seeded and roughly chopped)
  • 1 dried cascabel chile (seeded and roughly chopped)
  • 1 fresh anaheim chili (seeded and roughly chopped)
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1 medium onion (roughly chopped)
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric (for color)
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup light cream cheese (Neufchatel)

Method

  • Add all ingredients except butter and cream cheese to large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Turn heat down and simmer until dried chiles are rehydrated and onions are cooked (add more water if necessary).
  • Puree with the butter and cream cheese.
  • Add more Chipotles if spicier sauce is desired.
  • Serve on Chicken with ranch dressing and fresh celery if desired.