Jalapeño Ranch Dip
Jalapeño Ranch Dip is a creamy Tex-Mex dip made with jalapeños, cilantro, ranch seasoning, sour cream, and mayonnaise. It’s perfect for party platters, quick appetizers, and chip dipping. The dip blends into a smooth and creamy texture with fresh cilantro flavor and balanced jalapeño heat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 251kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Bowl
- Cover or Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 4 jumbo jumbo jalapeños seeds removed
- 1 large bushel of cilantro stems removed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (one-ounce package) ranch seasoning such as Hidden Valley Ranch
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- salt optional
Instructions
- Chop the jalapeños into large chunks. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- Add the jalapeños, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, and lime juice into a food processor.
- Pulse all the ingredients in the food processor until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Notes
Cooking Notes
Blending the ingredients until fully smooth gives the dip its creamy texture and evenly distributes the jalapeño flavor. Chilling the dip before serving helps the ranch seasoning fully hydrate and improves the overall taste.
Tips for Best Results:
- Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder, balanced heat level.
- Pulse the dip until smooth with no large cilantro pieces remaining.
- Refrigerate the dip before serving so the flavors can meld properly.
- Stir before serving if the dip has been chilled for several hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.2mg
