Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Ranch

Ingredients

– ¾ cup sour cream

– ¾ cup mayonnaise (or 1 cup sour cream and ½ cup mayonnaise if preferred)

– 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dip

– ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

– ½ cup cilantro, tightly packed (add more for stronger flavor)

– ¾ cup pickled jalapeños (plus juice, may use up to 1 cup depending on heat preference)

– ½ cup buttermilk (adjust for consistency)

– 2 tomatillos, optional

– 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, optional

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dip packet, and garlic salt.

2. In a blender or food processor, puree cilantro and pickled jalapeños with a little juice. (If using tomatillos, blend with jalapeños and cilantro.)

3. Add cilantro-jalapeño puree to mayo mixture.

4. Stir in buttermilk until you reach desired consistency. Add fresh lime juice, if using.

5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.