Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
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The ever popular Ranch Dressing Mix, made from scratch. With my zesty homemade recipe you can create a wide variety of dishes ranging from dips, sauces, chicken and more! Skip the store and make your own at home.
Possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with this homemade ranch dressing mix! Most of the ingredients are simple and likely already in your pantry. This mix is super handy to keep on hand, especially if you’re a big ranch fan! From dressing, to dips, to dredges, this is going to be a recipe you use again and again.
Ranch Dressing Mix
- Super Easy To Make
- Can Be Used In A Wide Variety Of Dishes
- Simple, Short Ingredient List
- Better Than Store Bought!
I’m telling you, this mix could NOT get any easier to make! Simply combine the ingredients and voila! You’ve got homemade ranch dressing mix on hand for any recipe you want. I always like recreating my store bought favorites so that I know exactly what is going into them. As I always say, homemade is ALWAYS better!
Ingredient Notes
- Buttermilk Powder – This may be the only ingredient you might not have on hand. You can find buttermilk powder usually in bulk food stores or in the same aisle as the powdered milk at your local grocery store. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info.
- Herbs – We are using a combination of dried parsley, dried chives, and dried dill.
- Spices – A simple combo of onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper!
How To Make Ranch Dressing Mix
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.
FAQs & Expert Tips
FAQs
What Is Ranch Dressing Mix?
A combination of simple herbs and spices that make up the base of ranch dressing. This mix can be used on a variety of dishes.
How Do I Make Ranch Dressing From This Seasoning Mix?
To make ranch dressing, combine 3 tbsp ranch dressing mix, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 cup milk. Whisk everything well together, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. If you would like to make it with buttermilk, you can use my recipe for ranch dressing with 3 tbsp of this dressing mix.
How Do I Make Ranch Dip From This Seasoning Mix?
To make ranch dip add 2 tbsp ranch dressing mix to a bowl along with 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream and 2 tsp lemon juice. Combine everything together, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
What Is Buttermilk Powder?
Buttermilk is the leftover liquid from the result of the butter-making process. Buttermilk powder is created by dehydrating that buttermilk until it becomes a powder. Surprisingly, buttermilk powder is low in fat, so it’s a fantastic, tangy addition to add your recipes.
What Can I Use My Ranch Dressing Mix For?
Besides the classic ranch, this easy seasoning mix is also perfect to make dips, dressings and to add a little zest to our favorite recipes! There is no limit to what you can make with it.
Tips
- Try adding your homemade ranch dressing to a dredge when making chicken, pork or fish. Use it as a seasoning on popcorn or roasted veggies (potatoes are my favorite) or you could even add it to some butter and brush it over a baguette for a unique twist on garlic bread!
- Looking for a specific recipe to use this mix? Check out my Ranch Pork Chops.
Storing
Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 6 months.
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Ranch Dressing Mix
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serves: 12
The ever popular Ranch Dressing Mix, made from scratch. With my zesty homemade recipe you can create a wide variety of dishes ranging from dips, sauces, chicken and more! Skip the store and make your own at home.
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
- Recipe yields 12 tablespoons or 3/4 cup.
- Try adding your homemade ranch dressing mix to a dredge when making chicken, pork or fish. Use it as a seasoning on popcorn or roasted veggies (potatoes are my favorite) or you could even add it to some butter and brush it over a baguette for a unique twist on garlic bread!
- Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 6 months.
- To make ranch dressing, combine 3 tbsp ranch dressing mix, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 cup milk. Whisk everything well together, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. If you would like to make it with buttermilk, you can use my recipe for ranch dressing with 3 tbsp of this dressing mix.
- To make ranch dip add 2 tbsp ranch dressing mix to a bowl along with 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream and 2 tsp lemon juice. Combine everything together, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1tbspCalories: 27kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Cholesterol: 3mg (1%)Sodium: 125mg (5%)Potassium: 123mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 575IU (12%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 71mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
