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Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing

August 9, 2017 by Modern Honey 23 Comments

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Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com

Chuy’s Copycat Version Creamy Jalapeno Dip 

I lived in Texas for about 2 days before everyone and their dog was telling me all about this famous Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dip that I must try asap. Of course, I ditched unpacking in my quest to do some culinary research. Was it really as good as everyone said? I wanted to be the judge. Dean and I chose a weekend night and drove straight to Chuy’s. There was a line out the door and a long wait. That is always a good sign! People seemed to love this place — even if it was for the star of the show, the creamy jalapeno dip.

We sat down and within minutes, the creamy jalapeno dip was sitting right in front of me. A basket of hot chips, fresh out of the fryer were beckoning me. I took the tortilla chip and dipped it into what looked more like a cilantro jalapeno dressing that anything and took the first bite. Wow. This stuff was straight up addicting. Before I knew it, Dean and I had devoured an entire basket of chips and he was asking for more. Trouble. I was hooked on this creamy jalapeno dip and there was no turning back!

We just flew back to San Antonio last week for my darling niece’s wedding (hi Amanda!) I married into such a wonderful family and loved being with the Stadler crew. We had a Mexican feast on Sunday and another darling niece (I have a lot of them), Haley, was bringing it! She is a little whiz in the kitchen and shared her version of Chuy’s famous creamy cilantro jalapeno dip. It was like watching vultures once she put it out. It was a huge hit and I begged her for the recipe!

Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com

This is our version of the Chuy’s famous creamy jalapeno dip is super simple to make and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. I without a doubt could drink this stuff….all day long. It is also reminiscent of Cafe Rio or Costa Vida’s cilantro ranch dressing. You can use this dressing to drizzle on a salad, a burrito bowl, or just as an appetizer.

How do you make this famous Chuy’s creamy jalapeno cilantro dip dressing? You start with jarred jalapenos and cilantro pureed in a blender. You can use fresh jalapenos as well but I prefer the jarred jalapenos as I can control the heat. The jarred jalapenos are much milder than fresh ones but give off a crazy amount of flavor. Fresh cilantro brings the freshness and balances out the heat.

Both sour cream and mayonnaise are used as the base of this creamy cilantro ranch dressing. A packet of dry ranch dressing dip brings that ranch flavor that everyone seems to love. If you want to add more freshness, throw in a couple of tomatillos. You can use fresh tomatillos or canned tomatillos. Buttermilk makes a huge difference in this dressing and use just enough to thin it to desired consistency and taste.

The jalapenos and cilantro are pureed in a blender or food processor. My favorite inexpensive food processor can be found HERE.

Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com

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Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com
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Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
This popular dip/dressing can be a great dip for chips or a flavorful dressing on a salad or burrito bowl.
Course: Dressing/Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: creamy jalapeno dip
Servings: 8
Calories: 205 kcal
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise (if you prefer less mayonnaise, you may use 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise)
  • 1 packet 1 oz Dry Ranch Dip
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro (tightly packed, may add more for fresh flavor)
  • 3/4 cup Pickled Jalapenos (plus juice from a jar (may add up to 1 cup depending on heat preference)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk (if you want it to be thinner, add more buttermilk)
  • 2 Tomatillos optional
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice optional
Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dip packet, and garlic salt.
  2. In blender or food processor, puree cilantro and pickled jalapenos with a little juice. (If using tomatillos, blend with jalapenos and cilantro).
  3. Add cilantro jalapeno puree to mayo mixture.
  4. Stir in buttermilk until you reach desired consistency. Add fresh lime juice, if using.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 772mg 32%
Potassium 140mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 15.8%
Vitamin C 5.6%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 4.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I hope you love this copycat version of Chuy’s popular Creamy Jalapeno Dip! It’s a family favorite. Happy Eating, my friends!

Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com

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Comments

  1. Stacie Thompson says

    August 16, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    How long will this Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dip stay good in the fridge.

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Stacie! Sorry, I am so late in the ball game getting back to you. This can store in the refrigerator for probably at least 3-4 weeks. Just place it in a jar and shake before you use it. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    November 13, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Do you think this would work well to be used as enchilada sauce? To be cooked on top of them?

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:25 AM

      Hi Amy! That is a such a great question. I haven’t tried it yet so I am not sure how it would hold up under such high heat. If you try it, cover the enchiladas with foil while cooking so it doesn’t get too hot. Bake at 325 degrees. Good luck! 🙂 Let me know if you try it. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Frances Witherspoon says

    February 11, 2018 at 6:58 PM

    It’s yummy, but i would use less mayo. The flavor was a bit too noticeable for me.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      June 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks, Frances for sharing! Thank you for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    February 25, 2018 at 1:09 PM

    Made this cilantro/jalapeno dressing to go with some beef fajita tacos. It was very tasty, but next time I would use less ranch dressing mix. I added additional cilantro, buttermilk and some lime juice to boost the other flavors. It makes quite a bit of dip/dressing, so I’ll be able to use this on a salad this week.

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      June 12, 2018 at 8:41 PM

      Love the addition of more cilantro and lime juice. Those are some great suggestions. Thank you for trying my recipe, Nancy!

      Reply
  5. A Murg says

    May 13, 2018 at 2:12 PM

    So easy to make and so flavorful! I would definitely recommend using half an ounce (half a sachet) of the ranch dressing mix. It was far too salty. I added more buttermilk, cilantro, and sour cream to take some of the saltiness out. It still had a good kick to it with the jalapeños.

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      May 15, 2018 at 5:24 PM

      Thank you for trying my recipe! Those are some great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    June 14, 2018 at 6:23 AM

    Hi – thanks so much for posting your recipe (your site is beautiful). Chuy’s jalapeno dip has been my favorite for more than 20 years! One question though: your images all show a lime, but there’s no lime juice in your list of ingredients. Was that more for propping or was it accidentally omitted?

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      June 14, 2018 at 7:28 AM

      Hi Diana! Thank you so much for the kind compliment. I appreciate you visiting my site! The lime is just used as a garnish. It isn’t in the recipe; however, I love the addition of lime juice. If you are a fan, I would suggest adding 1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice. Have a great day! — Melissa

      Reply
  7. Carol says

    July 4, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    We tried making your Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip. Absolutely love it just as you presented it. It won’t be the last time we make it.

    Reply
  8. Sj says

    July 6, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    By far the best copycat creamy jalapeno I’ve tested. I tweaked a little my second round- a little less cilantro, 1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 cup jalps, everything else the same. Literally tastes like I just dipped my chip in the creamy at the restaurant. Thanks for this!

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    I remember when Chuy’s creamy jalapeño was only ordered off the menu. Best kept secret and made me a little sad when they put in the menu. Now everyone can enjoy it. Sometimes it would be hot sometimes it would be more creamy sometimes more “raunchy” but this is what made it so fun to eat. Anyone can change up the recipe to their tastes. Now I can eat and maybe even bathe in it in the privacy of my own home. Will continue to make over and over. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Patrick says

    August 19, 2018 at 12:08 PM

    Just made this, and it is delicious. I had a bit of Chuy’s dip left over, so I was tasing them side by side, it isn’t quite the same but it’s close enough that I will definitely make it again in the future. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Emily says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:43 PM

    As a true Austinite, I must say that this recipe tastes exactly like the dip at Chuy’s! I think I put a little too much lime juice but that was my own doing. I already shared the recipe with everyone!

    Reply
  12. jacquelyn says

    September 14, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    how long does this store?

    Reply
  13. Katey says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    OMG I will forever keep this recipe. I used this for everything! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      October 25, 2018 at 2:11 PM

      Awww thank you, Katey! I love to hear that! We put it on everything too. SO GOOD!

      Reply
  14. Barbara says

    December 21, 2018 at 10:48 AM

    Excellent job of recreating this recipe! I had been trying for months and you gave me what I was missing !! Thank you! ❤️

    Reply
  15. JC says

    January 13, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Perfecto!!! I will add that I throw 6-8 garlic cloves in the blender with the peppers and cilantro, also I just used 1/2 of a standard size jar of jalepenos and half the juice. Doubled the amount of cilantro and go easy on the lime. I will say this needs to sit for at least a day for the flavor to come out. It seems kinda bland at first, optimally two days after making it, the flavor is amazing!

    Reply
  16. JoyceK says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    Is everyone using the tomatillos? Do you use fresh and raw, or canned?

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