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Whataburger Creamy Pepper Sauce

Whataburger Creamy Pepper Sauce: Zesty and Easy to Make

Whataburger Creamy Pepper Sauce is a quick, game-changing addition that elevates any meal with its rich, smoky flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard can be swapped with Dijon
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 unit lemon juice fresh juice is best
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 unit chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adjust quantity for heat
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder fresh onions can be used if finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika opt for smoked paprika for extra smokiness
For the Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard. Chop 1 to 2 chipotle peppers from adobo sauce and fold them into the mixture.
  2. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, then pour in 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Mix gently.
  3. Combine with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients harmoniously blend.
  4. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a dash more lemon juice.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  6. Store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and quality ingredients. Adjust spiciness as needed with additional mayonnaise or lemon juice.

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