I threw a fun Fiesta themed baby shower for my cousin on Cinco de Mayo.
Jump to RecipeOne of my favorite recipes on the taco bar was this creamy jalapeno dip that tastes SO similar to the one served at Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant. Have you had Chuy’s creamy jalapeno dip before? It’s SO good.

I have been searching for a good knockoff of this recipe and finally found one that tastes nearly exactly like it! I have altered the recipe just a bit to make it my own, but it was originally emailed to me by my sister, who is a Chuys-aholic. She is a connoisseur of this creamy jalapeno dip, and if it passes her taste test then I call it a hit.

Chuys Copycat Creamy Jalapeno Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix
- 16 oz sour cream
- ¼ cup roasted green chilies 2 oz can
- ¼ cup sliced jalapenos — fresh canned or jarred
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic I used two cloves
- ½ teaspoon lemon or lime juice to taste
- ¼ to ½ cup milk to get the right consistency
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Chill and serve cold.
Notes
Since I made a double batch, I poured some into a mason jar over by the chips and salsa along with the big pitcher of it on the serving bar.
Everyone LOVED this dip. It was so, so great. If you love Chuys dip, definitely try this recipe at home.
Today I ate it on a taco salad from the leftovers, and it has only gotten better since Saturday. It got a little bit spicier, also, but it’s very bearable.
I don’t like super spicy food, but this recipe is perfect, so don’t be too scared!
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Happy Cinco de Mayo, or any random Tuesday!
I wonder what it would taste like if I left out the green chilies, jalapenos and the cilantro leaves???
I don’t care for those 3 things, but the rest sounds wonderful 🙂
HA! It would taste like garlicky Hidden Valley Ranch dip! Still yummy I bet! 🙂
Ooh, my husband would love this! I’m allergic to cilantro, so not for me, but I’m pinning it for him!
Thanks for the recipe, Beth! This looks so good and perfect for summery taco salads or as a garnish drizzled over a quesadilla… Oooo or on fish tacos!
OMGOSH I think this is the recipe that I’ve searched for for a while now lol..It was served at a mexican rest(my fave place) when I lived in VA!! thanks so much:) I also am not a huge spicy fan, so I may make sure I de-seed/rib the jalapeno..I’m a wimp haha
thanks so much!
Beth, this looks divine! Pinned so that I can make this soon!
LOVE this!! Oh how I miss Chuy’s!! I will be trying this soon!! 🙂
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I do not like any of those 3 ingredients either but love this dip!!
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I just made this. Guess I should have left the milk out until I pulsed all other ingredients together. It is runny. 🙁 Hopefully it will thicken as it cools in the frig.
Mine was a bit runny. This recipe was a great starting point since I love Chuys and no longer live by one. I doubled the green chilis and added Cheyenne pepper. I love a good kick! Next time I will try to decrease the milk. Thanks!
I’ve never been to Chuys but this dip is dang good! I made two batches one for home and one to take to work to share:)
Delicious!!! Excellent recipe
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