DIY Ranch Seasoning Recipe

Meggan Hill

5 from 66 votes

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Skip the store-bought ranch packets in favor of this easy homemade version. As a classically-trained chef, I love breaking down convenience products into recipes you can make yourself – without the unnecessary fillers, gums, and preservatives.

A dish of homemade ranch dressing mix ingredients.


 

This easy homemade ranch dressing mix is made with just powdered buttermilk and spices because you need nothing else. You can whisk it up in a minute or less and make just what you need. This recipe makes the equivalent of one store-bought packet.

Use ranch dressing powder to make salad dressings, dips, marinades, and more. It’s great on roasts like Mississippi Pot Roast and is a key ingredient in recipes like veggie pizza, buffalo chicken dip, and taco soup. You’ll love the clean flavor and peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly what’s in your mix.

Table of Contents

  1. Ranch Seasoning Recipe Ingredients
  2. How to make Ranch Powder
  3. Homemade Ranch Seasoning Dip
  4. How to store Ranch Dressing Mix
  5. Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

Ranch Seasoning Recipe Ingredients

A dish of homemade ranch dressing mix ingredients.

At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.
Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.

  • Powdered buttermilk: This ultra-convenient dry milk product keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. You can find it at nearly all grocery stores, Walmart, and Amazon (Culinary Hill may earn money if you buy through this link).
  • Dill Weed
  • Salt
  • Dried Minced Onion
  • Onion Powder
  • Parsley
  • Garlic Powder

How to make Ranch Powder

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered buttermilk, dried parsley, dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt (I like ¼ teaspoon). Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.
A dish of homemade ranch dressing mix.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Dip

  • Yield: This recipe makes ¼ cup dry ranch dressing mix or the equivalent of 1 store-bought packet.
  • To make salad dressing from the mix: Whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise, and the full recipe of dry ranch mix. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and blend flavors.
  • To make ranch dip from the mix: Whisk together 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream and the full recipe of dry ranch mix. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
  • Recipes that use ranch dressing mix: Try this ranch mix in Veggie Pizza, Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups, Taco Soup, Cucumber Sandwiches, Beer Cheese Dip, and Ranch Oyster Crackers.

How to store Ranch Dressing Mix

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator or freezer indefinitely.

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A dish of homemade ranch dressing mix ingredients.

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

By Meggan Hill
Skip the store-bought packets and know EXACTLY what you’re getting with this easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix! Makes the equivalent of one packet.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 12 servings (1 tsp each)
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Calories 7
5 from 66 votes
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered buttermilk, dried parsley, dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt (I like ¼ teaspoon). Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.

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Notes

  1. Powdered buttermilk: This ultra-convenient dry milk product keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. You can find it at nearly all grocery stores, Walmart, and on Amazon (Culinary Hill may earn money if you buy through this link).
  2. Yield: This recipe makes ¼ c. dry ranch dressing mix or the equivalent of 1 store-bought packet.
  3. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator or freezer indefinitely.
  4. To make salad dressing from the mix: Whisk together 1 c. milk, 1 c. mayonnaise, and the full recipe of dry ranch mix. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and blend flavors.
  5. To make ranch dip from the mix: Whisk together 2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream and the full recipe of dry ranch mix. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
  6. Standard salad dressing: Looking for the real thing? Try my Ranch Dressing made from buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, red onion, and fresh herbs.
  7. Recipes that use ranch dressing mix: Try this ranch mix in Veggie Pizza, Vegetable Tortilla Roll Ups, Taco Soup, Cucumber Sandwiches, Beer Cheese Dip, and Ranch Oyster Crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tspCalories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Hi Spring, I don’t know for sure but I compared the ingredient labels of the dressing packet vs. the dip packet and the main difference I see is powdered buttermilk. So my best guess is that to make the dip, you would leave out the powdered buttermilk and keep everything else. The dip packet is supposed to be mixed with 16 ounces sour cream. You’d have to see if my recipe also works with that amount. It probably does, but if it doesn’t, maybe be prepared to double the mix if necessary? I hope this helps. It’s all a guess but probably isn’t too far off (I hope). Good luck! -Meggan

    1. Hi Kelly! It should be in the baking aisle at your grocery store, by the evaporated milk and regular dry milk. I will also link it on the recipe card in case buying it online is easier! 😀 -Meggan

  3. I was wondering if you can make this without black pepper I just found out im allergic. Also I read recipe for dressing can you make that withoit lemon juice as im also allergic to lemons. Also id you know of a great italian dressing without black pepper that would be much appreciated. Thanks

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  5. I work as a rn for hospice care and I’m always looking for quick and easy dinners to fix for my clients! Thank you tons this is a very easy and simple recipe that will go over great! 5 stars

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    1. I’d like to know this too. I don’t want to make dressing, I want it to add to Greek yogurt for veggie dip. I’m out of the bulk HVR mix and thought I’d make my own. The last time I tried this, I wasn’t able to find powered buttermilk at my local walmart.

    1. Typo! Should be 1 1/4 tsp. Pepper for bulk. Sorry about that. A pinch is defined as 1/8 so 1/8*10=1 tsp. + 1/4 tsp. I do a lot of culinary math in culinary school. Thank you and sorry!

  8. I’m certainly going to try theses rollups but wanted to say thanks for the ranch dressing recipe also. I’ve been making my own mixes and dressings for a while now also such as taco, chipotle and tarter sauce so i appreciate seeing another one i can add to my list.5 stars

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    1. Hi Sheri, you are SO WELCOME! Thank you for the lovely, kind comment. It’s so great when you can make these spice blends on your own. I have a cajun seasoning blend on the blog too if that sounds like something you’d enjoy! Take care and thanks again.

    1. Hi Jeri, I have never experimented with turning this into salad dressing. I prefer to just make ranch salad dressing from scratch with buttermilk. Here’s my recipe if you want to see it: https://cash-surge.live/homemade-buttermilk-ranch-dressing/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

      But, if I were going to make this into dressing, I’d add 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 cup of mayonnaise because that’s what you add to Hidden Valley Ranch’s packet to make salad dressing. Thanks!