Canned chipotles in adobo are an easy way to add a lot of great smoky flavor to Mexican food. There are easy to find in most grocery stores and I love the convenience! If you made the above Red Potato and Bacon Quiche with Chipotle Peppers last week and then made this Chopped Salad with Bacon Ranch Chipotle Dressing this week, you just might still have some peppers left in your refrigerator.

How To Freeze Chipotle Peppers

Here’s a tip: line the remaining peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place them in your freezer. Flash freeze them for a few hours and then store the frozen peppers in a freezer ziploc bag or airtight container. You will be able to just remove one or two peppers as you need them later. They will still be pliable when frozen and they will thaw within minutes of removing them from the freezer. Frozen Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – they’re simply lovely, aren’t they?

More Chipotle Recipes

Chipotle Chicken MarinadeChipotle and Lime Egg SaladChipotle SalmonVegetarian Four Bean and Chipotle ChiliChipotle Corn and Caramelized Onion Potato SaladChipotle Lime RiceChipotle Ranch Chicken Bites with BroccoliBacon and Egg Chipotle Taco SaladChipotle Dipping SauceSpicy Chicken Tamale PieSpicy Three Bean Chili with Beef and Bratwurst

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