My first taste of Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dip came during a friend’s birthday celebration in Austin. One bite and I was instantly hooked on this silky, tangy concoction with its perfect hint of heat. This famous green dip has earned cult status among Tex-Mex enthusiasts for good reason. The beauty lies in its versatility, whether you’re dipping crispy tortilla chips, drizzling it over tacos, or using it to elevate a simple salad. Best of all, this restaurant-quality dip comes together in just five minutes with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
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The best of Chuy’s Sauces – creamy jalapeno dip
I personally love Chuy’s. They do a fantastic job on Tex-Mex food. They have some of the best chips, they are thin and crispy. They make delicious margaritas and do a tremendous job on their enchiladas.
For me, their creamy jalapeno dip is one of their best menu items. This sauce pairs well with chips, on top of tacos, in taco salads, or with just about any Tex-Mex dish you want to prepare.
This recipe is straightforward to make and can be put together in under five minutes. I recommend leaving it to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Ingredients for Chuy’s jalapeno ranch
The Chuy’s creamy jalapeno ranch is made fresh, and guess what? You can prepare this yourself it is quick and easy to prepare. This creamy jalapeno dip will stay fresh in your refrigerator for a few days.
- Sour cream – Creates the creamy base and adds tanginess
- Mayonnaise – Provides richness and helps create a smooth texture
- Pickled jalapeno peppers – Deliver mild heat and essential flavor
- Fresh cilantro – Adds brightness and authentic Tex-Mex flavor
- Tomatillo salsa – Provides the acidity and rich flavor that gives the sauce its depth
- Lime juice – Balances the creaminess with acidity
- Dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix – Provides seasoning and thickening
Ingredient notes
The pickled jalapeno peppers are essential. These peppers are perfect for recipes. The pickling process appears to mitigate the sharp heat that jalapenos can often possess. The pickled jalapenos are perfect for nachos and a variety of Tex-Mex and Mexican dishes.
I also use the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, 16 Ounce
You can use the Hidden Valley Ranch Mix in all sorts of recipes, so it is an ingredient I like to have in my pantry. I use it for my Original Taco Soup recipe. I think it is cheaper to buy in bulk rather than purchasing in individual packages.
How to make Chuy’s creamy jalapeno
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Pulse about 7 or 8 times until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Transfer it to a container and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.
How can I use Chuy’s Jalapeno sauce?
This sauce pairs well with almost anything. Here are a few ideas when you run out of chips.
- Use as a salsa for tacos
- Use as a salad dressing for taco salads
- Use as a vegetable dip
- Drizzle over enchiladas
- Try this sauce on your next hamburger!
How to store this creamy jalapeno sauce
Store this in the refrigerator in an airtight container or a mason jar. This will last in the fridge for up to one week.
Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- 5 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons tomatillo salsa such as La Costeña Green Salsa
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño peppers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse 7 or 8 times.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve.
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This is a good start, however it’s way more garlicky than chuy’s. Next time I’m only using 1 clove of garlic or maybe garlic powder to keep it from overwhelming the dip. I also added about a 1/4 C buttermilk.
Thank you for your suggestions.
You use garlic in the video but not in the printed recipe?? Should it be a part of the recipe? If so, how much?
there is no garlic in the recipe.
There was no garlic include in the recipe so I had to tweak it to suit our taste. I added a clove of garlic ( minced) to the recipe and probably around 2 tbsps. of milk to lessen the thickness of the dip. It was very good–thanks for the recipe.
My husband, boys and all their friends are hooked on this dip. Thanks for taking the time to re-create it. We slide our extra thin cantina-style store bought chips in the oven on 350 degrees for five minutes to mimic freshly made and serve them up with this chilled dip. Add some beer and you have an instant party.
Love, love, love this dip!! Almost as much as I love Chuy’s. So easy to make. Thanks much for recreating this for us.
Did you use miracle whip or regular mayonnaise?
I use mayonnaise for this recipe, not Miracle Whip.
I made a double batch of this. Can I freeze a portion of it?
I don’t think this would work well. It stays fresh for several days.
I personally think you nailed it. I made it for a meeting that I was having and it was a HUGE success! Most said they like it better than Chuy’s
I looked at your Taco Soup recipe, and it did not have the Ranch Dressing in it. ?
Yes, this recipe did not have the Ranch Dressing Mix in it. I agree it can make it creamier, but I don’t always have it on hand.
I would like to see Bandera’s banana pie recipe
Thank you for your suggestion.
What a perfect super bowl dip!
Love this! It looks so yummy!
this sounds really good! I’ll have to try it out!
I followed your written recipe; it varies from your vide. The written recipe did not include garlic and it called for a 1/2 cup of cilantro (instead of the 1/3 cup in the video). No wonder mine came out green! It was still good though. I also added a little milk to make it creamier.
In your video you put garlic but in the written ingredients you didn’t put it
I worked for Chuys for a year and the creamy jalapeño does indeed contain tomatillos, other then that you are very close 🙂 Nice job
Good to know 😉 Thank you very much!
Do you know how much tomatillos i would need to use ?
The recipe I got from a Chuy’s employee years ago (that I’ve since lost) included canned green Mexican tomatoes (tomatillos.) Has the recipe changed over the years?
I couldn’t give you an answer on this. I only opt to recreate recipes with ingredients that I have.
My family is not a big fan of Mayo. Do you think using greek yoghurt with a bit of vinegar would work?
Me, personally, I would not try this. Using the greek yogurt might be ok, but isn’t what this recipe had in mind. Good luck!
Where in the grocery store do I find pickled jalapenos?
You can find these where they sell Mexican food. I generally find them in the section where they keep the ethnic food.
Hidden Valley has MSG in it. enough to make some of your diners feel ill. There are other products that are the same minus the MSG and I can’t tell any difference. Sometimes I add some buttermilk, just a little. Or some avocado or both. This recipe makes a whole lot. You can easily cut it in half.
Thank you for your input. I’ll see if I can find a mix that doesn’t have MSG and recommend this instead.
I appreciate your additions to the recipe.
I found the larger container of HVR you can buy at Costco doesn’t have MSG. (listed on the label anyway).
Good to know!
I can tell you that the vast majority of people have nothing to worry about with MSG. It’s just something big organic uses to fear monger and sell more pseudoscience. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-msg-got-a-bad-rap-flawed-science-and-xenophobia/
While I am personally in this camp, so many people find this very upsetting.
Hiden Valley unfortunately has MSG in it and can make the people you are feeding ill. i used to love it til it made me so sick. There are other ranch dressings that do not contain MSG and you really can’t taste any difference. i sometimes add just a little buttermilk to this. And some avocado.
I found a recipe for the dry ranch mix on Pinterest and make that myself since MSG gives me migraines. I make it up myself and use that. I have only used it a couple of times and don’t notice a huge difference.
What’s your favorite type of dip for corn chips?
No Bean Chili, a little Rotel and Velveeta…in a chafing dish or a small warming type crock pot…not hot, but not boring and can be changed to suit tastes, I hot mine up most of the time.
Just use the HOT Rotel.