If you’ve ever dined at Chuy’s, you know that the Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dip is the star of the show. Yes, the Tex-Mex dishes are great, but it’s this irresistibly zesty dip that has people asking for extra bowls.
Luckily, you don’t have to wait for your next restaurant visit to enjoy it. With just a few ingredients and a blender, you can whip up a copycat version of this creamy, tangy, spicy dip right in your own kitchen. It’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over tacos, or even using as a salad dressing.
Make it once, and you’ll want to keep it stocked in your fridge at all times—it’s "totally addictive," our Test Kitchen reports.
Ingredients
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1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus leaves for serving
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1/2 cup hot pickled jalapeño chiles, drained, plus 2 tablespoon liquid from jar
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons buttermilk ranch seasoning (from 2 [1 ounce] envelopes)
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 garlic cloves, grated
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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tortilla chips, fresh jalapeño slices, pickled jalapeño slices, and pickled red onions, for serving
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and liquid from jar in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, about 10 pulses, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
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Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, lime juice, garlic, and salt, and pulse until smooth, about 10 pulses.
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Pour into a serving bowl.
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Serve with tortilla chips, fresh jalapeño slices, pickled jalapeño slices, pickled red onions, and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 331 | Calories |
| 29g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 331 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 832mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 4g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 344mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
