Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch dip
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice, from the jar, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, start with 1/4 cup and add to desired consistency
- 2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1/2 lime
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry ranch dip, garlic powder, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeño juice, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, tomatillos, and lime juice in a blender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add the remaining buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the creamy jalapeño sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 480 min
- 4
Serve chilled with tacos, chips, chicken, or as a dressing for salads and wraps.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch dip
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice, from the jar, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, start with 1/4 cup and add to desired consistency
- 2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1/2 lime
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry ranch dip, garlic powder, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeño juice, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, tomatillos, and lime juice in a blender.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add the remaining buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the creamy jalapeño sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 480 min - 4
Serve chilled with tacos, chips, chicken, or as a dressing for salads and wraps.