Ingredients

  • 2 -3 individual chipotle chiles in adobo, to taste (if you like it spicier, try 4-5 chiles)
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Using a food processor, whir the chipotle chiles until smooth.
  • Chop the green onions.
  • In a non-reactive bowl stir together the onions, pureed chiles, garlic, and remaining ingredients and season to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  • Pour into serving dish, top with shredded cheese, and serve with tortilla chips, bell pepper strips, other raw veggies, or crackers.
  • It will keep, refrigerated and covered, for about 3 days.
  • Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  • If you like cilantro, you can add a teaspoon of fresh, minced or chopped cilantro to the dip.