Last Updated 08-02-2024
The perfect accompaniment to tacos, burritos, grilled steak and chicken, veggies, tortilla chips and so much more! You’ll want to put this Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce on everything.
If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful condiment to serve with all of your Mexican-inspired dishes, then I highly recommend this amazing Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce.
Think of this sauce as an extra smooth and creamy guacamole with a bit of heat from the serrano pepper. You can, of course, customize the heat level by adding more or less chili pepper than the recipe calls for.
Around here, I usually aim for a mild chili flavor, especially if I’ll be serving this sauce to guests or children–or myself. Personally I can’t handle too much heat. Much to the dismay of the rest of my family.
However, my husband, who dislikes guacamole, loves putting this sauce on everything. So this really is a condiment that everyone can agree on.
And since the possibilities for using this creamy sauce are practically unlimited, you’ll probably want to have some in the refrigerator at all times.
Keeping a constant supply of this avocado-based sauce on hand will be pretty easy, since all you have to do is put everything in the blender and give it a whirl. It really couldn’t be any easier.
Obviously this sauce is great with any Tex-Mex kind of meal, but it’s good with lots of other things too! Use it as a tasty dip for raw veggies, a salad dressing, or a topping for grilled steak, chicken or fish.
The only thing I haven’t figured out is how to use this sauce for dessert–but I’m working on it.
If you have avocados that are nearing the end of their life, then you’ll definitely want to whip up a batch of this sauce. If you don’t have a serrano pepper handy, throw in some jalapeno or poblano, or whatever you’ve got. It will still be delicious.
As someone who is a big fan of all kinds of salsas, I can safely say that this Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce is the one must have condiment at my house when I’m serving Mexican food. Enjoy!
What should I serve with avocado serrano cream sauce?
Like I mentioned above, this sauce is great with just about anything, but our favorite way to enjoy it is with our favorite tacos–and we have a lot of favorite tacos!
These are some of our very favorite tacos to enjoy with Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce:
Tips & FAQs
What if I don’t like spicy food? Feel free to use less spicy peppers in this recipe, such as jalapenos, poblanos, or Anaheim peppers.ย
Can I make Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce dairy free? Yes, just substitute your favorite non-dairy option for the milk.
Can I make this sauce ahead of time? Yes, this sauce can be made 3-5 days in advance. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
What if I don’t like cilantro? Just leave it out, or use fresh parsley instead.
what do I need to make this recipe?
- Produce: avocados, serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro, limes
- Greek yogurt — sour cream is a great substitute
- Milk — any kind of milk or non-dairy substitute is fine
- Salt and pepper
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Tips for Choosing and Storing Avocados
Appearance: Look for avocados that are dark, with a hint of green, and smooth, with no dents. Ripe avocados will be slightly soft, but not mushy. Since avocados ripen best off the tree, most in supermarkets will still be very firm and not ready to eat. They’ll need several days at room temperature to ripen once you bring them home.
Storing: Avocados should be stored on the counter until they are ripe. Once your avocados are ripe, you can put them (whole and uncut) in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Avocado Serrano Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados pitted and chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and puree until smooth. Add more milk, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from Delicious Gatherings
Brenda B
where are the Serrano peppers please? Do you have a set amount or do you want us to wing it?