Jalapeno sour cream dip

This jalapeno sour cream dip shows how simple ingredients taste incredibly delicious when combined.

If you rely on store-bought versions of dips, this sour cream dip with jalapeno is an effortless recipe to jumpstart to make your own.

Made with just a few pantry staple ingredients in under five minutes, like these Cajun aioli sauce and spicy peanut butter.

The secret behind every successful recipe is the easy-to-find ingredients. A delicious dish is all about the list of ingredients and the proportions of using it with a simplified process.

The simple recipes are always sure to hit, like this curry aioli sauce. It is prevalent among households and also in the Internet world. 

Last week, my son got a dip bottle from Walmart for our recent party. Our family loved it very much.

And today, my family came up with a request to make them a delicious dip similar to the store-bought one but with a hint of heat.  

Not to mention, our jalapeno sour cream dip version turned out to be more fabulous than the readymade ones. This unique dish turned out to be our favorite dip in recent times.

The highlights of jalapeño sour cream dip

Highly customized. Increase or decrease the heat level to your preference. Add in more herbs for extra flavors. Adjust the consistency to suit the requirement.

Economical. This recipe is cost-effective, as most of the ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

Effortless. Make all the ingredients ready and pulse. That's it; a delectable dish is prepared in a flash of seconds. 

It's an excellent side dish. Serve with fresh-cut vegetables, pepper, chips, or tortillas. 

The ingredients and possible substitutions

Sour cream. I have used regular sour cream. However, you may use light or vegan sour cream as well.

Onion powder and garlic powder. These are flavor enhancers and I would highly advise you to add them in the powder form as it also thickens the jalapeno sour cream dip.

Jalapeño pepper. I have used fresh peppers. You swap with pickled jalapeno, if the fresh ones are not available.

Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise adds an excellent texture to the dip. Store-bought or homemade of them are great.

Cilantro. Optionally, you may add to brighten the flavors and substitute with the dill leaves or chives. 

How to make

Add sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and mayonnaise in the blender. Pulse for a minute until all the ingredients combine and turn smooth in texture.

Serve with fresh-cut vegetables or sliced peppers.

Multiple ways of serving

Chips and nachos. Crispy chips or nachos like Spicy Tortilla Chips and Spicy plantain chips would taste excellent with this creamy texture jalapeño sour cream dip.

As Salad dressing. The leftovers work excellently as a quick salad dressing for a spiced salad like Fiesta salad or spicy kale salad.

As a base dip. Have the ingredients in this jalapeno sour cream dip as primary ingredients. Discover more flavors by adding in more ingredients, like minced garlic, and bacon, to make the dip more interesting, like this honey Sriracha sauce.

Sidekick for meat. This creamy sauce is perfect for slathering over barbecued or grilled meat.

As a topping. Drizzled over your tacos are the burgers to boost their deliciousness.

Make ahead and storage ideas

Make ahead. This is a make-ahead-friendly recipe. It is good to prepare and rest for a couple of days before.

Refrigerator. Always store in an air-sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezing. This jalapeno sour cream dip can separate upon thawing or reheating. Hence, freezing is not a good option for storing.

Recommended tools for making this recipe

Blender. Though a simple blender works for this recipe, I would suggest a high-speed blender, as it also works for making other recipes.

Measuring spoons. In this jalapeno sour cream dip recipe, accuracy is critical in achieving that perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and spicy flavors.

Glass Bottle: To store your homemade ranch sauce. A Homemade dressing is an honor in any kitchen.

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