Copycat Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Dip

Name: Copycat Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced pickled jalapeños (mild, medium, or hot (we normally use medium)); 2 Tbsp juice from jalapeño jar; 1 cup fresh cilantro (packed (I just grab a generous handful)); 2 fresh tomatillos (husks removed, tomatillos washed and quartered); 1 - 2 Tbsp lime juice (fresh is best); 1 cup sour cream (full fat is recommended); 2/3 cup mayonnaise (full fat is recommended); 1 oz packet powdered ranch dressing mix; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 - 1/2 cup buttermilk (this amount will depend on how thin or thick you'd like the dip to be)

Instructions

Prep:15min

This bold and amazing creamy jalapeño dip is a very close copycat of the dip/sauce served at Chuy's restaurant. The tangy dip has just the right level of heat, and a creamy ranch flavor!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:10:10 GMT