What to Do with Leftover Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

What to do with leftover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

This is a question we hear all the time, and we’re here to tell you that there are so many things you can do with them!

What to Do with Leftover Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce?

When it comes to chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can do so many things with them! You can make a sauce by pureeing them together with some tomato paste and vinegar until smooth. You can also add some honey along with some lime juice for an extra sweet kick!

Alternatively, you could use these peppers in place of regular chili powder when making tacos or chili con carne since they pack quite an intense heat factor on their own!

Keep reading for more ideas:

1. Make a Chipotle Pepper Paste

The first thing we recommend trying is making a chipotle pepper paste.

Simply place the peppers in a food processor or blender, then blend until smooth.

Add some olive oil and sea salt to taste.

This makes a great base for sauces, dips, or spreads!

2. Make Pickled Peppers

You can also make pickled peppers: simply place the peppers in a glass jar or container, add some vinegar and water (we recommend equal parts) until they’re submerged, then let them sit overnight in the fridge before eating.

These are great as garnishes on tacos or salads!

3. Use Them as A Topping on Tacos or Burritos

If you’re looking for an easy way to use up your chipotles, try topping tacos or burritos with them!

Just add some shredded cheese and sour cream—and voila! You have yourself a delicious snack that’s perfect for sharing with friends or family members who also love spicy foods like these peppers do!

4. Make a Chipotle Pepper Sauce

You can make a spicy sauce by sautéing some onions, garlic cloves, tomatoes, bell peppers (if desired), cilantro leaves (if desired) with the leftover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until tender then blending it all together until smooth before serving over pasta or potatoes if desired!

Add some cheese if you want more flavor too!

5. Add Them to Your Favorite Chili Recipe

Instead of using regular chili powder in your favorite chili recipe, try substituting it with some of the leftover peppers instead!

Not only will this give your dish an extra kick of flavor but it will also add some much-needed texture to each bite since most people prefer spicy foods when they’re served warm and melted together (like cheese does).

6. Use Them to Make a Homemade Hot Sauce

You can also use your leftover chipotles to make a homemade hot sauce!

All you need is some vinegar and salt (and if you want it even hotter then throw in some garlic powder too).

Then just start adding in your peppers until it tastes right!

7. Freeze Them for Future Use

If you want to make sure that you never run out of these beloved peppers again then consider freezing them so they’ll last longer in case something happens and their expiration date arrives before you’ve used them all up!

You can simply store them in freezer bags then pop them into the fridge when needed again later on down the road.

8. Use Them in A Homemade Salsa

Making your own salsa is one of the best ways to use up those leftover peppers because it allows you to create something totally unique that no one else will be able to replicate—plus it’s super easy!

All you need are 3 ingredients: tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves (or more if desired), lime juice (or apple cider vinegar), salt/pepper (to taste), cilantro leaves + stems (optional), avocado slices (optional).

Then all you need to do is chop everything up into small pieces and mix together until combined well – voila!

Enjoy!

9. Add Them to Cream Cheese or Sour Cream for An Amazing Dip or Spread

In a food processor or blender (or even by hand if you don’t mind getting messy), combine 1 cup of cream cheese (or sour cream) with 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers) until well-combined.

Serve with cut-up veggies like carrots or cucumbers for an amazing dip or spread!

10. Make a Spicy Meatball Sandwich with Them

Why not make a spicy meatball sandwich with them?

It’s easy!

Just mix together your favorite homemade meatball recipe (we recommend using ground turkey), then add the chipotles in adobo sauce, along with some garlic powder and onion powder to taste; season generously with salt and pepper; and serve them on rolls topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles—whatever you like!

11. Use Them in Your Cajun Jambalaya Dish This Weekend

Another great way to use up these peppers is by adding them into your Cajun Jambalaya dish this weekend.

It’s one of our favorites because it’s very simple to make but tastes so good that everyone will think you slaved over it all day long (which couldn’t be further from the truth).

12. Make Some Creamy Mac and Cheese With These Spicy Peppers In It

If you want something a little more substantial, why not make some creamy mac and cheese with these spicy peppers in it?

Just add them along with cheddar cheese and heavy cream into a pot of cooked pasta noodles, then cook until everything is melted together.

Then top everything off with more cheddar cheese and serve warm!

13. Make A Delicious Quesadilla

Quesadillas are great because they can be made with so many different ingredients, so you’ll never get bored of making them again!

Plus, quesadillas are one of my favorite snacks because they’re easy to make and super versatile—you can even stuff them full of veggies (if you want) instead of just cheese!