Description
This creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dip is a flavorful and zesty appetizer made with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and a blend of seasonings. Perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or using as a dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 (1 oz) packet of ranch dressing mix
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk to a blender or food processor.
- Add the ranch dressing mix, chopped jalapeños, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level by adding more jalapeños if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with chips, fresh veggies, or as a dressing for salads and tacos.
Notes
- For a milder dip, use fewer jalapeños or remove all seeds.
- This dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Great as a salad dressing or taco topping.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
