Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Recipe
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Sauce is a tangy, spicy, and addictive dressing blending buttermilk, fresh jalapeños and herbs, beloved as both a dip for chips and a topping for Tex-Mex favorites. This Creamy Jalapeño Sauce is the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and spicy. It adds a rich, flavorful kick to any dish, and its versatility makes it a must-have condiment in your kitchen. Make our Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Creamy Jalapeño Sauce will taste just like Chuy’s.
Yield: 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 - 3 fresh Jalapeños adjust based on spice preference, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Water to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Place sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, white vinegar, garlic and cumin in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste and adjust the seasonings - lime juice and jalapeño - to suit your preferences.
- Store in a tightly covered container, in the refrigerator, for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld or until ready to serve.