Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip will make you feel like you’re at the restaurant! This bold and flavorful dip has a few simple ingredients, including a couple of easy swaps to lighten it up, that gets even better as it rests. You’ll want to drizzle, dip and dunk it with everything
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Every time I do a blog post about Mexican restaurants or recipes, I always talk about how I very rarely ever ate Mexican food until I moved to Oklahoma. My parents didn’t cook Mexican recipes, and when we went out to eat it was mainly Asian, American and Italian. I ran into a lot of culture shocks when I moved to Oklahoma, and my friends’ love of both Mexican food and ranch dressing threw me for a loop. I quickly learned to love Mexican food, but still only eat ranch occasionally.
My friend Mary introduced me to Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant a couple of years ago. There are literally tons of Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Oklahoma and Texas, and Chuy’s is in my top 10. I took my parents to the Tulsa location a few years ago, and was so excited when my mom told me location opened near their house in Maryland. I haven’t been yet, but it’s on my list the next time I go back to visit.
Chuy’s has 10 signature sauces they make on a daily basis, and they make those sauces in small batches so they are super fresh. The sauces range from mild to medium to hot. I’ve tried a few, and they are all delicious, but my hands-down favorite is the Creamy Jalapeno. It’s so popular that even though it’s not listed on the menu, everyone knows about it. Because of it’s popularity you see a lot of copycat recipes online. So I decided to join in the fun, with Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip
When I knock a recipe out of the park, I dance around my kitchen. I did a serious dance after one bite of this Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip. My goodness, it is absolutely amazing. The dip is creamy, bursting with flavors, and gets better as it rests.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE PERFECT CHUY’S CREAMY JALAPENO DIP
Let’s be honest…Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip probably won’t win any healthy awards. But you know that when you go to a Mexican restaurant. And when you accept another basket of chips and a refill on the dip, well, that’s just a sacrifice you sometimes have to make. However, you can make a few small changes that will save some calories and not change the flavor.
- I use a combination of full-fat and lighter mayonnaise. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo is light, creamy, and has great flavor. Duke’s Real Mayonniase is my newest favorite find. I love the creamy texture and rich flavor. DO NOT use imitation mayo
- I use light sour cream, because that’s what I always have in the fridge. It tastes the same as regular, with half the calories
- On my first attempt, I used almond milk. It works, but the consistency is quite a bit thinner, and the dip kind of separates after it rests for a while. Buttermilk results in the perfect consistency, the dip stays nice and creamy, and the buttermilk adds a little bit of tang.
- Canned Chiles: I found both chopped and diced chiles in the Hispanic section of the grocery store. Either one is fine, and your real choice is mild, medium or hot
- I’ve seen recipes call for canned jalapenos. However, you can find fresh jalapenos in the grocery store almost all year long, so use fresh when you can get them. Remember, the serious heat comes from the ribs and seeds!
- I almost never buy ranch dressing, but I do keep Ranch Dip Mix in the pantry. The mix adds just the right flavors to the Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip. I have not tried to make the dip with ranch dressing, but have heard other people say that the consistency isn’t the same
Making Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip is so incredibly simple. Chop the garlic, dice the jalapenos, put all the ingredients into a food processor, and pulse until smooth. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
HOW TO ENJOY CHUY’S CREAMY JALAPENO DIP
- With crackers, veggies, or my Baked Tortilla Chips
- Dipping sauce for your favorite chicken wings. So good with my Old Bay Chicken Wings!
- Salad dressing
- Topping for fajitas, tacos, or my Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip gets better as it sits and the flavors develop. I make it at least 30 minutes before serving. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. I’ve stored it up to 3 days…you could probably go up to 5, just mix it up well before using. But honestly, it probably won’t last that long!
SHOP THIS RECIPE
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise (do NOT use imitation!)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped chiles (mild or hot)
- 2 large jalapenos, chopped, seeded and deveined
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1oz packet dry ranch dip mix
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
Add all ingredients to a food processor, and pulse until smooth. Make at least 30 minutes before serving
Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It probably won't last that long!
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I love the addition of a little heat in my foods this is the perfect snack for me and I will be making it soon. I love a healthy version of dip! This will be delicious I am sure!
Thanks Claudia! I hope you love it as much as I do. And the best part is, it really doesn’t taste healthy at all 🙂
This would be the perfect dip for pur oldest son, he looooves jalapeno’s 🙂
I hope you get a chance to make it for him Nicole! And you can spice it up as much as you want by how many jalapenos you add
I miss all of the tex-mex restaurants out west – literally at least one on every block! Both my fiance and I will be finding a thousands ways to use this dip – kinda addicted to all things jalapeno!
You’ll definitely get addicted to this one Lauren! We have a bunch of Tex-Mex restaurants in my town, but I still make sure to go to a bunch more when I’m in Texas!
This would be right up my hubby’s alley. He LOVES jalapenos…so I just might have to make this for our Father’s Day celebration. It will be a hit for sure.
Oh that’s great Gloria! I hope he enjoys it as much as I do. And you can add more jalapenos to make it as spicy as you want
All I need is a bag of chips and I’m good to go 😀
Lol me too Wajeeha! I can’t make it when it’s just me, because then I eat it all myself 🙂
Such a great dip recipe that I love how easy it is to make as well! I love that you have used lighter ingredients to keep it flavorful yet lower in calories. We have many summer parties and dip is always requested. I’m going to make this today to enjoy by the pool.
Thanks Eileen! What I love is that you don’t lose the flavors or consistency by using healthier ingredients. It tastes just as good as the original
Well, let me tell you I got so excited with this recipe that the first time I commented I went up to print, didn’t save and left. This is just the type of recipe our entire family simply LOVES hot food. Add ranch to it and we are in food heaven. We’re thinking of dunking chicken wings in it. So, so yummy!!
Hahaha no worries Marisa! I’ve been guilty of doing the same thing. I love that you can make this as spicy as you want, simply by adding more jalapenos or not removing the ribs. I’ve tried it with wings…AMAZING
This dip sounds wonderful. I love the flavors and ingredients. I actually see it on everything… on my burgers, in sandwiches, even in salads. Just yum!
Thanks Natalie! Yes, I’m completely obsessed with it, and it works great on so many different things. I already need to make a new batch!
I think I want to drizzle this over my next batch of pulled chicken tacos or serve it at my next tapas party! Thanks for sharing!
You will want to eat it with EVERYTHING Analida! It is soooo addictive
Oh my goodness, yum!!! My brother and dad are HUGE jalapeno lovers, so I’m going to save this recipe to make for them the next time we have a get together!
That’s awesome Dominique! I hope you guys love it as much as I do
Jalapeno dip is soooo good! I’ve never tried this variety, but I’d love to. It looks so easy to make and sounds super flavorful. Pinning this one for later!
It’s so amazing Kim! I will literally stand there and dip chips into it in front of the fridge 🙂
Wow such tasty sounding dip I can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks Anne! I hope you love it as much as I do
Can I just eat it with a spoon?! Looks like the perfect zesty dip to eat as a snack or drizzle on everything!
Haha it’s so tempting to do that Whitney! I dip everything in it, and it’s so fabulous
So much of goodness in one bowl!! Give me a bag of chips, turn the TV on and don’t forget that ‘do not disturb’s sign. Perfect TV snack.
Haha! I love the “do not disturb” sign idea 🙂
Chips and dips is one of my favourite snacks…..I could eat them all day.
Going to give this a go this week!
Thanks Claire! It is SOOOO addictive!
Hi Karyl! This dip is right down my alley! I love that you use a mix of real may, avocado oil mayo, buttermilk and light sour cream! It sounds like the perfect balance between rich and light! The perfect dip for summer!
Thanks so much Kiki! Yes, real ingredients make the dip so good
Totally in love with the recipe. Combination of all my favorite ingredients. Cant wait to try this out.
Thank you Sri!
I love anything with jalapenos in it! And this dip sounds amazing!
Me too! This dip is one of my favorite things ever
I love Chuy’s restaurant but I’ve never had this dip! Looks so easy to make and I love all those ingredients you use! I’m going to have to make this one!
The dip was the first thing I tried at Chuy’s! Now I order it almost as soon as I sit down 🙂
I’ve never heard of Chuy’s, but I’ve never met a spicy dip I didn’t love. Can’t wait to give this a try – I love Mexican food, I love jalapenos, and I love creamy dip!
Chuy’s is fabulousness, Julie! If you ever get to visit the restaurant, you’ll understand. The dip is SO GOOD!
I love heat and can spin this one up on a dime as I am the only spicy lover in my family.
That’s awesome Gene! And you can really make it as spicy or as mild as you want it. I find that the heat tends to mellow as the dip rests
I love Chosen Foods brand! So glad to see others who like it as well!
Oh my gosh I discovered it about a year ago and I’m so obsessed 🙂 I use it all the time
This jalapeno dip looks wonderful. Totally bookmarking this to try next fajita night.
Thanks Emily! It is SO addictive!!
Hi! Made this for the second time 5 days ago for a bachelorette and surprisingly still have some leftover.. where did the up to 3 days come from? Just wondering because I was hoping to finish it off today! Was a hit though both times I’ve made it!!!
I felt like it kind of started to separate a little bit after 3 days…but you could probably just stir it up more and it would be fine. And honestly, mine never lasts that long!