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Skip the store-bought ranch packets in favor of this easy homemade Ranch Dressing mix. As a classically-trained chef, I love breaking down convenience products into recipes you can make yourself without the unnecessary fillers, gums, and preservatives.
Meggan’s notes
This easy homemade ranch dressing mix is made with just powdered buttermilk and spices. 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).
Speaking of ingredients you don’t need, you don’t really need the buttermilk powder. I’ve discovered through extensive recipe testing that all of my favorite ranch mix recipes, including veggie pizza, taco soup, and cucumber sandwiches, taste better without the dried buttermilk. I use just the spices.
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.
Ranch Seasoning Recipe 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: Leave this out if you prefer ranch flavor without the cheesiness of buttermilk powder. For veggie pizza, taco soup, and even ranch-based dips like beer cheese dip, I always omit the dried buttermilk and add just the spices.
- Salt: I usually leave it out of my blend and add it to individual recipes according to what tastes the best.
- Parsley
- Minced onion
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dill weed
How to make Ranch Powder
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered buttermilk, dried parsley, dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill weed. Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Dip
- Yield: This recipe makes ÂĽ 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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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
IngredientsÂ
- 2 tablespoons powdered buttermilk (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- salt optional (see note 2)
InstructionsÂ
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered buttermilk, dried parsley, dried minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill weed, and salt. Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Powdered buttermilk: Leave this out if you prefer ranch flavor without the cheesiness of buttermilk powder.
- Salt: I usually leave it out of my blend and add it to individual recipes according to what tastes the best.
- Yield: This recipe makes ÂĽ cup dry ranch dressing mix or the equivalent of 1 store-bought packet.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator or freezer indefinitely.
The very best copy cat recipe I have ever used. Better than Hidden Valley in the package, restaurant style buttermilk version. I used buttermilk instead of milk to make the dressing with this mix. Outstanding. Thank you, Meggan,!
Thank you so much, Linda! What a great compliment!!! – Meggan
I am confused by this updated version of your recipe. I have a version dated 9/2/17 which has slightly different amounts of the ingredients. It also has a large batch recipe, which I keep in a jar, and then the instructions on making the dressing taped to the jar. (4T mix with 1 cup mayo, 1/2 c sour cream, and 1/2 c milk). I have your link on the saved document.
When was the recipe updated, and why? The original was very good! The original even made reference to Hidden Valley which this one above does not.
Hi Robin, thank you for your comment and taking the time to write. The recipe was updated in 2021. I used to write the recipes directly in the post, but was able to do an update which allows for serving sizes to be decreased and increased. Also, I updated the recipe to more closely match the packet. I’m sorry for any confusion this may have caused. I’m so glad to hear you love the original and have it saved. If you happen to need it again, please let me know. Take care and thank you again! – Meggan
Hi Robin and Megan,
I would like the original as well. Do you think this new updated one tastes less like hidden valley? I’m not a fan of bottles ranch and my son is kinda a ranch snob.
Thank you,
Maria
Hi Maria, thank you for writing! Here are the measurements from the previous recipe:
2 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Pinch black pepper
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. Take care!
– Meggan
It would have been helpful to have measurements of the spice mix.
Hi Dawn, sorry for the confusion. The amounts are listed in the recipe card, there is a “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page you can use, or scroll up from the comments section. Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions! – Meggan