Keto Creamy Jalapeno Dip (A Chuy’s-Inspired Copycat Recipe)

Big flavor from a handful of ingredients is not always easy to pull off, but this one manages it. Keto creamy jalapeno dip is inspired by a dip served at a Tex-Mex restaurant chain in the South, close enough that I consider this a real copycat.

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This works on tortilla chips, veggie sticks, grilled meat, Tex-Mex dishes, or even as a salad dressing. It genuinely goes on almost everything.

One reader tallied the total cost at just two or three dollars for the whole batch, which is hard to beat.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Creamy Jalapeno Dip

Leaving the jalapeno seeds in is the easiest way to throw this off, and not just for heat. The seeds do not puree nicely, so pulling them out first keeps the texture smooth instead of gritty.

Wash the cilantro and pull off the thick stems before it goes in, then pulse everything together in a food processor or blender until fully smooth. If you do not have a ranch seasoning packet on hand, two tablespoons of a keto-friendly bottled ranch dressing works as a substitute.

This dip gets stronger in flavor the longer it sits. If you have the time, chill it overnight before serving for the best result, though it is still good made fresh the same day.

Want more heat? Swap in a fresh serrano pepper for the jalapeno. A little fresh garlic adds more depth too, if you want to build on the base recipe. One reader mentioned this keeps for 4 to 5 days in the fridge depending on how fresh the sour cream was to start, and that it gets noticeably spicier with each passing day.

What You’ll Love About Creamy Jalapeno Dip

• Costs just a couple dollars for the whole batch, real bang for your buck.
• A handful of ingredients and a food processor, ready in about 10 minutes.
• Works as a dip, a topping, or even a salad dressing.

Ingredients

• Sour cream – Full fat, use the good, thick kind.
• Cilantro – Fresh, thick stems removed. This one really needs the cilantro.
• Jalapeno – Fresh, seeds removed, since they don’t puree nicely. Swap in a serrano for more heat.
• Lime juice – Fresh squeezed, not bottled.
• Powdered ranch seasoning mix – Or 2 tablespoons of a keto-friendly bottled ranch dressing if you don’t have the powder.
• Salt – To taste.

How to Make Creamy Jalapeno Dip

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Wash the cilantro and remove the thick stems. Trim the jalapeno and remove the seeds. Pulse all the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.

Chill before serving, ideally overnight for the best flavor.

Make It A Meal

For a bigger appetizer spread, add Crab Rangoon Dip or Cajun Shrimp Dip to the table. For more Tex-Mex flavor, Chicken Taco Casserole is a natural pairing on the same menu.

Storage

This does not freeze well, sour cream separates badly once thawed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, depending on how fresh the sour cream was to start. It gets spicier the longer it sits.

Frequently Asked Questions

There’s no doubt that this Creamy Jalapeno Dip is a flavor super-star, but if you’re looking for more Tex-Mex flavors check out this chicken casserole, or this amazing soup. For Italian food fans, this sausage dish is a hit with the whole family, and this beefy and veggie soup will satisfy anyone.