Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip is creamy and tangy with a spicy kick. It’s the perfect dip for chips, crackers or veggies and is light on calories too!
Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip
I can’t get enough of this copycat Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip. You can dip everything from veggies, to naan bread, to chips and crackers. It’s a light, healthy, flavorful dip that you can make yourself in just minutes. I first came upon this Greek yogurt dip at Costco and would make Costco runs just for another carton. Judge away if you wish. So imagine my disappointment when my Costco and any other store within a 500 mile radius of us suddenly stopped carrying it! I decided to create my own and it tastes just like the original, especially when you refrigerate it overnight. So yummy!
Greek Yogurt Dip with Real Ingredients
Coming up with this recipe was actually quite simple. I used the exact same ingredients that are on the label, roasted them, blended them up and mixed them with Greek Yogurt. I have got to hand it to the folks at Skotidakis for keepin’ it real with real ingredients. It made my job creating a copycat recipe very easy. It makes me like their products even more because the use real ingredients. Here’s all you need:
- Plain Greek yogurt (not vanilla, PLAIN)
- Red and green bell peppers
- Garlic and onion
- Roasted tomatoes (I buy them in a can, and drain them really well)
- Jalapenos (I remove all of the seeds, because that’s where the heat lives so I like to make it a bit more mild for the kids)
- Canola oil
- Paprika and some salt to taste
More Than a Dip
- Try using this Greek yogurt dip as a marinade! We use it for chicken, then dip the yogurt-covered chicken in breadcrumbs at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. It’s delicious!
- Add a scoop or two of the dip to your favorite Alfredo sauce and spoon it over noodles. It adds a gorgeous color and spicy flavor.
- Baste shrimp over a grill and then serve them alongside veggies and rice. So many possibilities!
More Favorite Dip Recipes
Looking for more fabulous dips for your next party or potluck? Try some of these favorites:
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Easy Spinach Dip
- Warm Bacon Cheese Dip in a Sourdough Breadbowl
- 5-Minute Dill Pickle Dip
- Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
How to make Copycat Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 jalapenos optional: remove seeds if you want it mild
- 1 bulb garlic about 7-8 cloves
- olive oil about 1/4 c.
- 14 oz roasted tomatoes 1 can, drained VERY well
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- salt to taste
- 48 oz Plain Greek Yogurt 3 Lb
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees.
- Cut bell peppers, onion, and jalepenos into large slices and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cut off the top of the garlic bulb and place cut-side up on the baking sheet with the other veggies.
- Drizzle olive oil over all the vegetables and garlic and roast at 400-degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Scoop out roasted garlic from the bulb (it will be hot) and place in a blender or food processor with the other roasted vegetables.
- Add roasted tomatoes, paprika, canola oil, and salt to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Combine mixture with plain Greek yogurt (don't whip it together, just slowly fold it in) and add more salt if needed.
- For best results refrigerate in an air-tight container overnight.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Nutrition
Rhonda Sciortino says
I wrote to the CEO of Costco about discontinuing carrying this dip. I also contacted the CEO of Skotidakis. It seems that costco required an exclusive contract, which the manufacturer gave them, and then costco decided not to carry the product any longer, but they didn’t release the manufacturer from their exclusive. This could have put a smaller company out of business. Really unconscionable.
Since I live in the US and cannot get the original product, I’m grateful for this recipe.
Jo says
Hello! Just a question on how long this dip would keep for? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
It keeps for about a week in the fridge!
Gurpreet K Singh says
This is the dip we missed a lot when it disappeared from Costco. I made it using this recipe – we drained the roasted tomatoes for one whole day and I even drained the Greek yogurt through cheese cloth though I found out later that I could’ve skipped this step. We kept our jalapeno pepper seeds. The dip turned out really good; tasted even better than the original. The comment about salt content was very helpful. I added it until it was perfect – about 3 teaspoons for half the recipe amount.
Vicky Gainforth says
Thank you so much for this recipe. Last time I went to costco, they didn’t have it. Yesterday I checked again and still didn’t have it. I couldn’t understand why it wasn’t on the shelf but now I know. I will be making this recipe for sure. Thanks again for posting your recipe.
Barbara says
So I still need to wait until morning, but don’t think it worked. I used red onion and I think that was mistake one. It has a sweetness I don’t like. I also think the fire roasted tomatoes were off. Our grocery store only had crushed so I did put the mixture on the stovetop to get rid of some water. The consistency is fine, but the flavor is wrong. Sigh.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Oh nooo! I’m so sorry to hear that! Maybe after it sits overnight the flavors will blend better?
Laurie Britton says
I’m kind of freaking out! Followed this to a ‘T’ best I could- added 5 tbsp. salt as another comment suggested. Before I added the yogurt, I was terrified. Had to use food processor and a blender. Made sure I drained all, even cooked veggies drained of extra oil. Within an hour, it tasted amazing. Can’t wait to taste in the morning. You should do a video!! You have given us a successful path to surviving Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip vacancy in the U.S! Note: do not touch your tongue, eyes or lick fingers after slicing those Jalepenos- says a noob! Also… I used a non-fat Greek Yogurt- will target 2% in future for density. Ty so much!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Wow thank you so much for this nice comment! Thanks for coming back to share how you made it such a success for you. We will definitely put this recipe on our “video to-do list”. 🙂
Ryan says
I have been at a loss ever since Costco stopped carrying this and I can’t find the brand anywhere in my state. No doubt this will be a staple in my house once again. Thank you so much for sharing your recreation!
Favorite Family Recipes says
So glad you liked it! Yes, we are still waiting for it to come back to Costco, but until then we are just making our own. 😉
Nicolette Tanner says
Perfect!! Thanks for your help. I DID use the fire roasted and squeezed them to death! It’s a HIT! Thank you Thank you!
Nicolette Tanner says
Oh Dear…. I LOVE this dip like you did and hated that Costco didn’t carry it anymore.
I can NOT find canned ROASTED tomatoes.
What brand did you find and WHERE?
Only found fire roasted with some other herbs.
Thanks so much!
Favorite Family Recipes says
I was able to find roasted tomatoes at Walmart… the fire roasted work great! Just make sure they are well drained. Hope this helps!
Suzanne Sanson says
My whole family loves the dip we used to buy at Costco and every friend who tasted it loved it too. I put many notes in the suggestion box with no result. If you love it please do the same. I will definitely try the recipe and am excited to have an alternative.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yes! We have put it in the suggestion box many times too! Come on, Costco, bring it baaccckk!
Kathy Dwyer says
I love this yogurt dip and I called Costco at their main office.I was told that the product didn’t sell as well as they hoped. I worked at Costco. I wish they had sampled it.I know it would have sold well then.I tell people that I don’t like yogurt or jalapeños but I loved that dip! A woman I me.t told me that she had her sister send it to her from California.
Favorite Family Recipes says
You can get it in California?? I need to get my hands on some!
Kim says
Yes!!! Finally, we can enjoy our beloved jalepeño yogurt dip! I’ve been checking Costco shelves for years. This was as close to a perfect match as possible. Delicious!
I roasted my drained tomatoes with the vegetables to make sure they were dry enough. The texture was perfectly thick, just like our favorite Costco treat.
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Great idea to roast the tomatoes! Definitely will try that next time!
Matilda says
I’m glad I’m not the only person that has looked for this dip. My husband thinks I’m crazy, since I have called Costco and Skoridakis to ask about bringing it back. I missed when they brought it back in 2017. Hoping for a 2018 return. I’m the mean time, I will try this recipe.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I hear ya! I wish they would just bring it back. I keep checking each time I go to Costco to see if maybe, just MAYBE it is back on the shelves. Maybe one of these times I will be pleasantly surprised!
Candice says
Thanks for posting this, I too miss this dip a ton:( I used to put it on everything!! I’ll give this substitute a try, hoping I can copycat it well.
Raquel says
I made this last night and it’s very good and easy to make. My question is the consistency…. I used the Kirkland Greek yogurt and the final result isn’t as thick as the store bought… thoughts?
Favorite Family Recipes says
It definitely helps if you drain the Greek Yogurt. Also you have to drain the roasted tomatoes REALLY well. If you want to make it extra thick, you can even place the roasted tomatoes on a baking sheet and bake them to get some of that moisture out. After you refrigerate it overnight, it will thicken up too. Let me know if this helps!
Janet says
We had it at our Greenwood Costco in Indiana but when I went back this August it was gone. Customer service told me they will bring things back if enough requests are put in the comment box at the store.
Alison says
Thanks for sharing this. I love this dip and check for it every time I go to Costco. They actually brought it back a couple months ago and I stocked up on it … bought as much as I could eat before it expired. Of course, it was gone a few weeks later. So sad. I don’t know why they don’t just keep it on the shelves. It’s SO GOOD! I keep asking for it in the Costco suggestion box, hoping they bring it back again.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Right?? I heard from some that it came back for a while and then it was gone again. We will add to the suggestion box as well! We love that stuff!
Kate says
Our Costco brought this dip back in May and now in July it is gone again. We love it and use it as a dip, sandwich spread etc. I hate when the have a big seller and then they pull it.
I did make this tonight and it came out the same color as the store bought, maybe a little runnier (I used Fage 0% fat plain Greek yogurt).At first it did not taste as good as the Costco bought dip. Then, I looked at the Skotidakis website and the nutritional information for the dip and the difference I saw with this recipe is the salt content. The recipe says salt “to taste” which usually means not a whole lot. But per the nutritional information for the jalapeno dip on Skotidakis website, there is 150 mg of sodium for each 30 g serving, which is around 2 T. or about 1/4 cup of the dip. Doing the math all the way through and accounting for the sodium that is already present in plain yogurt, that equates to about 10 + teaspoons of salt for this recipe. That is quite a bit of salt. But, I have to say, when I added less than one teaspoon at first, it did not taste like the Costco dip but when I got up to 5 or 6 teaspoons, it started to really taste like it. So I would say if you didn’t add too much salt and you are disappointed in the taste, try adding some more salt.. It is really easy to make and it makes a lot. Next time I might halve the recipe and see how it turns out.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thank you! We will have to try it with more salt and adjust the recipe accordingly, thank you for the comment!
Brooke says
This didn’t turn out for me!! It’s a little runny – not too bad – but the flavor isn’t right. It tastes too much like bell pepper and isn’t spicy at all even though I added an extra jalapeño. =( Do you have any suggestions about how I might fix it? The other flavors just aren’t coming through at all.
Erica says
Hmmm I’m not sure– what kind of Greek yogurt did you use I have been using the Costco brand and it is nice and thick. Maybe you could drain the juices from the veggies as well as the yogurt?
A says
Going to make this for my BF who is on a special diet where we have to make his own yogurt. I know he’s craving it.
As a side note, I’ve been doing the whole “why do you do this to me, Costco??” when it disappeared. But, BF went to Costco today, and it was back! (He bought me two containers, lol).
Erica says
It’s BACK??? Woo hoo! I will have to check when I go tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up!
Brittany says
Omg. We been searching for this dip every time we go to Costco. I’m pregnant and I been craving it so bad! Momma is happy now!
Erica says
BE sure to come back and let us know what you think! 😀
Kris says
Thank you, thank you for posting this recipe! I love this dip as well and am so disappointed that both Costco and Sam’s have stopped carrying it (Why, oh why do they get us hooked on something and then stop carrying it?).
Echo says
Good question! It has happened to me with several of there items. Some are seasonal and come back, others I have never seen again. It is disappointing!
Kim says
I’m so glad to meet others who mourned the loss of this dip! Thanks for the recipe, I look forward to making it soon 🙂
Jen says
Made this tonight. It didn’t taste like the Costco dip to me. I’m letting it chill now to see if it tastes like it in the AM. Thank you for posting. Gosh I miss that dip so much!
Erica says
It definitely tastes better after sitting overnight to let the flavors combine. What kind of Greek yogurt are you using?
Vickie says
Jen
What’s your thoughts after letting it sit overnight? I love that dip as well, I used to get it from Sam’s club and upset that I haven’t seen it there in a while.
J johnson says
Can you freeze it?
Erica says
I don’t think I would freeze this… I don’t think it would freeze well. Sorry!
Jonathan says
I tried freezing it, the taste remains but the consistency is weird once dethawing.
Anna says
Where did you get the jar of roasted tomatoes? I’m having trouble finding them in Toronto.
Favorite Family Recipes says
In my local grocery stores, they are in the same aisle with the canned vegetables! Sometimes you can find them by the spaghetti sauce. Hope you can find them!
Brandon w kinnunen says
Thank you SOOOO much I was ADDICTED to this dip at Costco and sad when it didnt return. What’s the best brand of yogurt to use in your opinion?
Echo Blickenstaff says
I like the Fage, Chobani, and Oikos brands because they are so smooth, but any brand will do. Thanks for asking!
Jen says
Thank you so much. I miss this dip so much right now. I keep going to Costco and praying and it’s never there. I contacted the company and Costco in hopes of a return. Now I can try and make it myself!
Echo says
We felt the same way! I hope you like the recipe.
Amy says
Thank you so much for doing all the hard work for us!!! I love your ideas on how to use it other ways, and remind myself of them when I make this. I am really the only 1 in my familythat likes the it. But friends are hahahaaapy to get a care package with it.
Here’s an idea for… Slathered in a fold over omelet. YUUUMM!! Oh and drain drain drain the yogurt and add double veggies. Ya know it is mostly eating it. Lol!! Amy
Heather Spencer says
Can you please tell me how my ounces the can of roasted tomatoes needs to be? Thanks!
Erica says
The one I used was 14.5 oz. , hope this helps!
MaryB says
Sounds delicious. What size can of roasted tomatoes? Thanks for the recipe.
Erica says
it is 14-15 oz… I will add it to the recipe, thanks for the heads up!
Megan says
My husband was so happy I found this! We were addicted to this stuff and made special Costco runs just for it, so sad they removed it. I just made it and it’s in the fridge…can’t wait to try it! Thank you!
connie says
This sounds interesting. Didn’t get to try it when it was available at
Costco. What size can of roasted tomatoes do you use? Can’t wait to try
your recipe. Thanks.
Erica says
It is 14.5 oz. but you could use a 15 oz. one