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Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix

This simple and satisfying Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix recipe is at the top of our must-have in the kitchen list. A go-to for so many recipes, perfect for dressing a salad, making a veggie dip, chip dipping, cracker, baguette spread, or as a cooling sauce for spicy chicken wings. You can even experiment with extra additions like pureed avocado or chipotle chilies to create unique flavors that compliment whatever you're cooking.

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ABOUT THIS RECIPE (per serving)

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Servings:  1 Cup
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Prep Time :5 minutes
Total Time :5 minutes
Course : Accompaniment, Ingredient, Seasoning
Cuisine : American
Diet : Gluten Free
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories 29
Fat 0.3
Carbohydrates 4.6
Protein 2.1

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

With only a few ingredients, you can make as much or as little of this popular ranch dressing seasoning as you want!

You will love how versatile this recipe is too. It’s great to have on hand for dressing a salad, making a veggie or chip dip, making appetizers like our Ham Roll-Ups, as a cracker or baguette spread, or as a cooling sauce for spicy chicken wings. You can even experiment with extra additions like pureed avocado or chipotle chilies to create unique flavors that compliment whatever you’re cooking. So don’t be afraid to get creative when using this buttermilk dressing and dip base mix recipe.

How to Make this Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix Hidden Valley Copycat Recipe

You will be happy to know that no fancy equipment is required to make this recipe. All you need is a bowl and a whisk to make it. That said, if you are lucky enough to have a food processor in your kitchen arsenal, you can use it to pulse the ingredients into as much of a fine grind as you may want!

To make the base dressing mix, combine the buttermilk powder, parsley, dill weed, garlic and onion powders, minced onion, and kosher salt in a medium-size bowl, then whisk until thoroughly combined.

Make It Extra Good With Veggies:

You may want to add 1-2 tablespoons of Dehydrated Mixed Vegetables to make a Vegetable Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix. We found that pulsing everything in a food processor worked well for fine-grinding the vegetables to make this option. When making it this way, pulse all the ingredients in a food processor until you get the consistency you desire.

Base Recipe Yield

One ounce of Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix is equivalent to one package of store-bought dry ranch dressing seasoning packet.

How to Store:

Store the mixture in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to three months when you’ve got your ingredients combined.

How to Make Ranch Salad Dressing Using the Mix

Once the mix is combined, making homestyle ranch salad dressing is a breeze. To make Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing, mix 1-2 tablespoons of Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix with 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 1/3 cup milk to make enough dressing for about four to six salads. Whisk everything up until thoroughly combined. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken slightly before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Other Ways to Use
Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix

Make a simple and satisfying Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Use 1-2 tablespoons of this Buttermilk Ranch Mix base, combine with 1-3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice and equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream. For a lighter version of the dip, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.

To make thick Bacon Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Spread

Mix 1 ounce of Buttermilk Ranch mix with 1 cup sour cream and one brick (8 ounces) softened cream cheese until well blended. Stir in 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese and ½ cup coarsely chopped cooked bacon (about six slices). Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions if desired. Store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.

Get Creative

Experiment with extra additions like pureed avocado or chipotle chilies to create unique flavors that compliment whatever you’re cooking.

Use as a Seasoning

If you want to make homemade crackers, this Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix makes a great seasoning to sprinkle on top before baking the crackers. It’s also delicious when sprinkled on chicken or French fries! Or try tossing some of the dry dressing and dip mix on diced potatoes or chicken before roasting.

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Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix

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A dressing and dip mix that will quickly become your go-to for many recipes. Perfect for dressing a salad, making a veggie dip, chip dipping, cracker, baguette spread, or as a cooling sauce for spicy chicken wings.
5 from 2 votes
Gluten FreeHealthy Choices
This recipe may contain affiliate links. For more information, visit our Affiliate Disclosure.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Accompaniment, Ingredient, Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cup
Calories 29 kcal

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Medium-size Bowl Optional-Food Processor
  • 1 Utensils (Whisk, Measuring Cups & Spoons)
  • 1 Tight-sealing Glass Storage Container

INGREDIENTS
 
 

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INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl [1], whisk until thoroughly combined.
    1/3 cup Buttermilk Powder, 2 tablespoons dried Parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Dill Weed, 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 2 teaspoons Onion Powder, 2 teaspoons dried Minced Onion, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1-2 tablespoons Dehydrated Mixed Vegetables
    Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix Ingredients
  • Store in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to three months.
    Store the mixture in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to three months when you've got your ingredients combined.

KITCHEN NOTES

Footnotes:
[1] For a more finely-ground seasoning, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you get the consistency you desire.
One ounce of Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix is equivalent to one package of store-bought dry ranch dressing seasoning packet.
Veg up this Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix by adding 1-2 tablespoons Dehydrated Mixed Vegetables with the recipe ingredients listed above, then pulse everything in a food processor to desired consistency.
To make Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing, combine 1-2 tablespoons of Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix with 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 1/3 cup milk. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken slightly before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Make a simple and satisfying Buttermilk Ranch Dip by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of this Buttermilk Ranch mix and 1-3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice with equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream. For a lighter version of the dip, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.
To make thick Bacon Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Spread, mix 1 ounce of Buttermilk Ranch mix with 1 cup sour cream and one brick (8 ounces) softened cream cheese until well blended. Stir in 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese and ½ cup coarsely chopped cooked bacon (about six slices). Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions if desired. Store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.
Get creative, experiment with including extra additions like pureed avocado or chipotle chilies to create unique flavors that compliment whatever you're cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 2.1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 3.4mgSodium: 185.5mgPotassium: 132.3mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2.9gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1.4mgVitamin D: 0µgCalcium: 72mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword buttermilk, dill, Dip, Dipping Sauce, dressing, garlic, mixed vegetables, onion, parsley, quick and easy, salad dressing
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