Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
A delicious and addictive creamy jalapeño dip inspired by Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant, perfect as a dip for chips, topping for tacos, or dressing for salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño juice (from the jar)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch mix, pickled jalapeños and juice, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and onion powder) to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again to fully combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired (more jalapeños for heat, lime juice for tang, or cilantro for freshness).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a salad dressing.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more pickled jalapeños or a fresh jalapeño.
- This dip gets better after a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
- You can thin it out with milk or buttermilk if using it as a salad dressing.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
