Smoky, Spicy Avocado Dip with Cilantro

Name: Smoky, Spicy Avocado Dip with Cilantro
Yield: Serves 8 to 10 (Makes about 2 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, sour cream (regular or light); 3/4 cup, mayonnaise (regular or light); 1 , avocado (ripe), halved, pitted, and flesh scooped from skin; 1 tablespoon, lime juice from 1 lime; 1/2 cup, fresh cilantro leaves; 1 1/2 , chipotle chiles en adobo, plus 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce; 2 , medium scallions, sliced thin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1999

Using fresh ingredients and the right base reminds us of how good these classics can be.

SERVES 8 to 10 (Makes about 2 1/2 cups)

TIME 10 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

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