Creamy Jalapeno Ranch

If you know us very well, you'll know we are pretty close to obsessed with Chuys; particularly their creamy jalapeno sauce, and free nacho bar during happy hour.  Needless to say with all of this moving we managed to live in a state that does not even have a Chuys [sigh].  The closest Chuys is roughly 5 hours away in Oklahoma, so we just have to make do, and over-consume when in Texas!  This weekend we tried making the closest fake recipe we could find online, and altering it to get as close of a taste as we could, to the original.  So, if you decide to make this, just know it is not the same as Chuys, but a good alternative when you can't get the real thing!

1/3 cup Mayo/Miracle whip (light is fine)
2/3 cup Sour Cream
2/3 cup Milk
1 1/2 oz dry Ranch mix
2 oz / half a can chopped Green Chilis
2/3 cup Jalapenos (we used sliced pickled this time, but may try fresh next time)
1 small handful Cilantro (we think about 1 tablespoon if you crammed the leaves into a measuring spoon...)
1 teaspoon Lime juice
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Salt

We do not have a food processor, so we put everything listed above into the blender.  Blend until creamy and everything is thoroughly pureed (no chunks allowed).  We stopped and taste-tested several times added more of whatever we thought, so this recipe isn't perfect.  Just taste, and add more of whatever you think it needs!  Beware though, we were both sweating after eating it, so if you do not like spicy things, don't bother trying this!