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    Jalapeno Ranch Dip (Or Dressing!) Recipe

    By: Jessica · Posted: Aug 26, 2020 · Updated: Oct 16, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Jalapeno Ranch Dip: An easy recipe using sour cream, mayo, spices, and jalapenos that can be used as a salad dressing or a dip!

    Jalapeno Ranch Dip or Dressing

     

    Let me just be frank…

    Dip is my love language. (Alright, it’s one love language of about 50 love languages.) And if you want to get on my good side, well let’s just say you can forget the fancy-pantsy gifts and just serve me a dip like this blue cheese dip recipe or this jalapeno dip.

    Just bring me a good dip, a BRAND NEW bag of LIME tortilla chips and we’ll be best friends for life. (I kind of wish I was kidding, but I dare you to give it a try and we’ll see if I’m lyin’ or dyin’.)

    So when I heard of this thing called “jalapeno ranch dip” (some of you may have fallen in love with a version of it at a restaurant called “Chuy’s“) I kind of fell head over heels and I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t share this recipe with you. Let’s get to it…

    How to Make Jalapeno Ranch Dip

    It’s oh so easy friend… so grab your ingredients and you’ll have somewhere to dip that chip in no-time.

    Here’s how:

    Spices

    In a food processor, food blender or if you have a Nutri Ninja, throw in two tablespoons of fresh cilantro (ok, don’t throw the fresh cilantro… it’s too good to mistreat)…

    add in the cilantro in to food processor
    fresh cilantro

    …next add in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

    Add ingredients in to food processor
    salt and pepper

    Then, pour in 1 teaspoon garlic powder…and then it’s time for the wet stuff.

    Add garlic pepper in to dip
    garlic powder

    Mayo and Sour Cream

    On top of the spices, add in ¾ cup of mayo and ¾ cup sour cream to give it that creamy goodness.

    Add mayo and sour cream to dip
    Add the mayo
    Add the sour cream in to the dip
    Add sour cream

    Star of the Show – Jalapenos

    Without the next ingredient, this is just a cilantro dip. And although I do love cilantro a LOT… adding in an 8 oz. jar of jalapenos (with juice) will knock your socks off and turn this in to the jalapeno ranch dip you’re craving!

    Add jalapenos to ranch dip

    Mix the ingredients all together until well-blended and then it’s ready for devouring!

    Mix together the ingredients in the food processor

    Pour in to your favorite dip dish (or in to an air-tight container if not eating right away) and grab chips, veggies or whatever your little heart desires to dip in it!

    Jalapeno Ranch Dip or Dressing

    For Jalapeno Ranch “Dressing”

    Now, if a jalapeno ranch dressing is more your style, that’s a-ok and it’s delicious too! However, you may want to add a little milk to give it a thinner consistency (totally optional) and you’ll want to refrigerate it for at least 3 hours before topping your salad with it. (Hence the reason why I usually have this as a dip because I can’t wait that long.)

    Jalapeno Ranch Dressing in a mason jar

    Best Salads for Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

    I’m a BIIIIIG salad girl, and you’ll usually find me creating a new salad around here, so I wanted to share some of my favorite salad recipes, especially one of my favorite side salad recipes! This cornbread salad with ranch dressing would be AMAZING using this jalapeno ranch too!

    How Long to Store Jalapeno Ranch

    Store the jalapeno ranch dip/dressing in a mason jar or air-tight storage container for up to 3 weeks!

    Jalapeno Ranch Dip or Dressing in a purple bowl

    More Dip Recipes You’ll Love:

    Love “jalapeno” anything? Me too. You’ll especially love this jalapeno artichoke dip recipe if you’re entertaining!

    If you love dips as much as we do, then I know you’ll also love this homemade cheese sauce, The BEST Guacamole, and this Easy Aioli!

    Recipe

    Jalapeno Ranch Dip in small crock.

    Jalapeno Ranch Dip

    Jessica Burgess
    Jalapeno Ranch Dip: An easy recipe using sour cream, mayo, spices, and jalapenos that can be used as a salad dressing or a dip!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 388 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¾ cup mayo
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 8 oz. jalapeno peppers with juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor or Nutri Ninja, combine all the ingredients until blended well.
    • Dip is ready to be served!
    • Store in a mason jar or other container that you prefer for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
    • NOTE: If using for dressing, see recipe notes about refrigeration and the optional addition of milk for a thinner consistency.

    Notes

    For a Dressing Recipe: If you choose to use this as a dressing, you’ll want to refrigerate it for a few hours and you may need to thin it out with milk for the consistency that you desire.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1831mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1273IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords dip, dressing, easy dip recipe, jalapeno, ranch
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    1. Kara says

      April 10, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh goodness, I think I just found my new favorite salad dressing. Seriously delicious! And of course it’s pretty spectacular as a dip for tortilla chips too. I’m in trouble!

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      • Jessica says

        April 11, 2021 at 5:52 pm

        Woo hoo!!! Thank you Kara, so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      April 10, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This looks is tasty and very delicious! Definitely going to make this again soon!

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      April 10, 2021 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      We are dipped obsessed and this was a delicious addition to our movie night. I’m glad it stays for so long in the fridge though it was almost all gone the first night. Thanks for such an easy recipe.

      Reply

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