If you’re a New Mexican, chances are pretty high that you’ve spent serious time speculating why the rest of the country doesn’t eat Hatch Valley green chile on everything; well, that and why New Mexican sand-flecks have the god-like ability of finding unsuspecting retinas. This green chile dip is a New Mexican staple and something the world needs to know about.
So, here we are…
World, Hatch Valley green chile dip. Hatch Valley green chile dip, the world.

LET’S GET COOKIN’ MIXIN’
INGREDIENTS
- sour cream
- buttermilk
- Hatch Valley green chile or green chile salsa
- granulated garlic
- minced onion
- chives [fresh or dried]
INSTRUCTIONS
Let’s not overcomplicate this Hatch Valley green chile dip. It’s a simple matter of measuring out the ingredients, placing them into a properly sized bowl, and then stirring it all together.
I mean, if you’ve stirred paint, and measured ANYTHING before, you’ve got all the credentials you need to make this fantastic dip.
After you’ve thrown everything into a fancy bowl and given the dip the ole stir-o-roo, garnish your dip with some more fresh green chile or chile flakes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Flatiorns Green! Garnish your Hatch Valley green chile dip with that, and not only will you kick up the spice, but it’ll also be worthy of your next social post.
Cover, then let that dip sit overnight in the fridge, so the flavors have time to make friends with each other.
Enjoy!
EQUIPMENT
FAQ
Can I make this Hatch Valley Green Chile Dip with red chile instead?
Absolutely. Just use 1/4th cup (60 ml) of red chile powder instead of the 1/2 cup of green chile.
Do I have to let this dip sit in the fridge overnight?
It’s wayyyy better the next day, BUT if you’re in a time pinch you can eat this pretty much right after stirring. Again, it’s better the next day. You’ve been warned.
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Hatch Valley Green Chile Dip
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Spicy. Creamy. Craveable. This Hatch Valley Green Chile Dip will have you looking for excuses to make it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 TBS (7.5 ml) Kosher Salt
- 16 oz (473 ml) sour cream
- ¼ C (60 ml) buttermilk
- ½ C (120 ml) green chile + garnish
- 1 TBS (15 ml) granulated garlic
- 1 TBS (15 ml) minced onion
- 1 TBS (15 ml) minced chives
Instructions
- Prep your green chile. Either strain out your Hatch Valley green chile salsa, or chop your frozen green chile.
- Place sour cream in a properly sized container and begin adding ingredients.
- Stir. Stir. Stir.
- Stir.
- Cover and set in fridge overnight.
- Garnish with more green chile or some delicious Flatirons Hatch Valley Green.
- Enjoy!
EQUIPMENT
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Hand
- Cuisine: New Mexican
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