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A potato chip dipped into creamy jalapeño ranch dip beside cilantro and pickled jalapeños.

The Best Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Copycat Recipe

A cool, creamy jalapeño ranch dip made with pickled jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and fresh lime juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jalapeño Herb Base:
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves large stems removed (15 g)
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños 75 g
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice 30 ml
For the Creamy Ranch Base:
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise 180 g
  • 3/4 cup sour cream 180 g
  • 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 15 ml
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk optional, for thinning (60 ml)

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Airtight jar or container

Method
 

  1. Add cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeño juice to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until finely puréed, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt to a medium bowl.
  4. Stir until smooth.
  5. Add the blended jalapeño mixture and lime juice. Stir until fully combined.
  6. Add buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time, if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Stir once more before serving, then adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño brine to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

  • Use pickled jalapeños for the tangy flavor that makes this dip taste more like a restaurant-style creamy jalapeño sauce.
  • For a thicker dip, skip the buttermilk.
  • For a thinner taco sauce or dressing, add the full 1/4 cup buttermilk.

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