This creamy jalapeno dip is made with pickled jalapenos, cilantro and ranch. It’s amazing plain with tortilla chips or on top of a pulled pork salad, burritos or tamales. I make a double batch and always keep it in my fridge.
I love dips, and salsa’s. Anything with tortilla chips is alright with me. So when my girlfriends took me out to a Tex Mex restaurant called Chuy’s for my good bye meal (when we moved from Houston to Salt Lake City) I just HAD to try the dip my girl friend was raving about… DUDE it was AMAZING! I think I ate an entire bowl myself. I definitely ate more dip than the entree.
As soon as I got settled in our new place I spent the next week trying a ton of different copycat recipes, mixing a few different ones together and finding PERFECTION! ALL my family loves this, my sister, parents and especially the kiddo’s! Baby Boy and The Reader can down a batch just the two of them! I NEVER make a single batch anymore, Always a double or triple batch of goodness!
The Pickled Jalapeno’s are what MAKES this dip so amazing. They are usually in the Mexican section of the grocery store, and usually there is carrot slices and onions in the can too, but I just pull out the jalapeno’s, cut off the stem and toss them into the blender. Word of warning, as you add jalapeno’s to taste I will say the dip get’s “hotter” as it get’s older. It never lasts long at my place so it’s not a big deal but if your making it early for a party or something just keep that in mind.
This creamy jalapeno dip is made with pickled jalapenos, cilantro and ranch. It's amazing plain with tortilla chips or on top of a pulled pork salad, burritos or tamales. I make a double batch and always keep it in my fridge.
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 oz ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1 4 ounce can green chilies
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 bundle fresh cilantro
- 2-4 pickled jalapeños to taste
in a blender or food processor blend the mayo, milk and ranch dressing mix (aka homemade ranch dressing)
- Then add everything but the jalapeños and blend until smooth.
Once your at this stage start adding the jalapeños - start with two then tastes and add one at a time - remember the flavor will get spicier over time
- Chill for a few hours or over night and serve!
- Keep refrigerated.
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the blender creates a smoother dip - the food processor leaves it a little chunkier - which I prefer
What’s your favorite appetizer, dip or dish from restaurants?
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Emily
Sounds delicious!
Ashlee
Thanks Emily! It’s one of my all time favorites. I’ve made 3 batches in the last month! Mmmm I think I’ll go through one together right now!
Alexis
That looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it…
Ashlee
Thanks! It is simply terrific! Let me know what you think when you try it!
Laurie
Yummy! That looks divine.
Ashlee
Thanks Laurie, I have a double batch sitting in my fridge right now waiting for me…. It is OH so wonderful!
Amy Walker
Awesome ! A friend just gave me a jar of diced jalapen~os that she thought she’d never use and I was wondering what i was going to do with them….think I found the answer!!!!!!!!
GRACIAS!!! 🙂
Ashlee
I like using pickled jalapeños, I like the flavor better, but regular jalapeños works too! Enjoy!
Tiff@MakeLifeCreative
YUMM! That sounds sooooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Ashlee
it is good! One of my favorite! I’m glad you think so, let me know if you try it.
Christine
Love this! I am wanting to make some dips this spring, I will add this to the list!
Christine
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Ashlee
wonderful! This is a terrific dip! A note- the jalapeños gets stronger the longer it sits. So if you make it a day a head just be aware of that! I made a double batch and after a few days I had to add more ranch to cool it down a bit.
Heather@The Black's Best
This looks awesome! I love just about any kind of dip. Giving this one a try!
Ashlee
If you like a bit of a kick with your dip this is the one for you! Let me know what you think when you try it!
Krista @ While He Was Napping
This looks delicious! I’d like to invite you to link it up to my Recipe Exchange! It would be a wonderful addition. Hope to see you there!
Krista
Ashlee
Thanks! I’ll try to link up this week! My pregnancy brain is a bit frustrating right now so forgive me if I forget! Gah!
Mary
Oh my gosh – that looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
On an unrelated note, have you ever tried candied jalapenos? You should – they are the best thing ever.
Ashlee
Thanks! It’s a great dip recipe! I have never tried candied jalapeños! I’ll have ot get some, my whole family loves jalapeños, I’ll have to get them for a next reunion!
Kara
Putting pickled jalapenos on my shopping list so I can make this. It was soooo good!
Ashlee
yay! seriously I bring it to every gathering, it’s a favorite among our entire family now (my cousins, sisters, etc…)
Michelle
Hey Ashlee. This looks and sounds DELISH! Anything with a bit of heat my family will love! If you don’t mind sharing, could you tell me what you use to make your homemade ranch dressing? Homemade is always better than the store bought stuff :p .
Ashlee
all recipes are pretty much the same
1/2 cup Dry Buttermilk (found in the baking section of the supermarket)
1 tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes
1 tsp Dried Minced Onions
1 tsp Dill Weed
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Pepper