This Creamy Jalapeno dip is made with pickled jalapenos, cilantro, and ranch. It’s amazing as a dip or served with burritos and tamales.
How I created this Creamy Japapeno dip Recipe
I love dips, and salsa’s. Anything served with tortilla chips or bread 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…
GUYS 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 home I spent the next week trying a ton of different copycat chuys jalapeno dip recipes, mixing a few different ones together and finally finding PERFECTION!
ALL my family loves this, my sister, parents and especially the kiddo’s! 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.
Just take me to the Jalapeno ranch dressing recipe already!
If you’d rather skip my tips and tricks for this creamy jalapeno dip, along with links to other easy pot luck recipes and get straight to this delicious jalapeno dressing – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
Tips to Make the Perfect Jalapeno dressing
Now you can make this in either a blender or food processor. I found that the blender actually pureed it more and it’s a smoother dressing.
I switched to a food processor and it is more true to the chuy’s jalapeno dip that is left a little textured and so it’s the only way I do it now.
Let’s talk heat – when you first add the jalapenos and add them to your heat preference and taste you need to consider that as this sits in the fridge the heat will get stronger over time.
So I tend to go just past tame, with just a touch of heat day one, and by day 5 (if a triple batch lasts that long at my house) it is HOT. So consider when you’ll be serving it and who will be eating it as you add the jalapenos.
To make this creamy jalapeno dip you’ll need
- Blender or Food Processor – I also have this one that attaches to my hand blender that I love
- Pickled jalapenos – They come whole or sliced and usually with carrots and onions with them (I just pull out the jalapenos) and often in the aisle at the grocery store with Mexican foods
- Cilantro – If you don’t love cilantro you can leave it out, but personally it’s just not the same. In fact, I often add extra to get the flavor I love.
- Something to enjoy this dip/dressing with!!! Chips, tamales, burritos, or straight!
Copycat Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip
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If you love this as Jalapeno dip you’ll love these other dip recipes!
Cheesy Spinach artichoke dip | Chili’s Spicy Queso | Pico De Gallo
If you love this as a dressing you’ll enjoy serving it with these recipes
Cafe Rio Burritos | Pinto Beans | Chicken Tamales
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Creamy Jalapeno dip
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix 1/2 pkg
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 4 oz green chilies
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1 bundle fresh cilantro
- 2-4 pickled jalapeños to taste
Instructions
- 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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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!
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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.
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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
Karla Johnson
We moved to Florida and I so miss this dip, just made it and omg it is so awesome!