Prep Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours (optional) | Total Time: 5 minutes
Elevate your family meals with this quick and easy Smoky Chipotle Dipping Sauce. Perfect for pairing with fries, chicken nuggets, or fresh veggies, this versatile sauce adds a delightful smoky flavor that both kids and adults will love!
👨👩👧👦 Parenting Tip: Encourage Taste Exploration
Introducing new flavors to children can be a fun adventure. Involve them in the kitchen by letting them help measure and mix the ingredients for this sauce. It’s a great way to encourage them to try new tastes and develop their palate.
🏆 A Family Moment
One weekend, we decided to have a “dipping party” at home. The kids helped mix up this Smoky Chipotle Dipping Sauce, and we laid out an array of dippable snacks—fries, veggie sticks, and chicken tenders. Seeing their excitement as they tasted their homemade creation was priceless. It turned an ordinary meal into a memorable family experience.
🥣 Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
👩🍳 Instructions
- Combine Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, brown mustard, honey, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Optional: Chill for Enhanced Flavor
- For best results, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve
- Enjoy this versatile sauce with your favorite dippable snacks or as a flavorful spread on sandwiches and burgers.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Pair with crispy French fries, onion rings, or chicken nuggets.
- Use as a spread for burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.
- Drizzle over grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes for an extra flavor boost.