Make homemade ranch seasoning with this easy gluten free dry mix recipe! This DIY ranch dressing is an essential pantry staple to keep in stock for tasty dips and dressings, or flavoring your favorite dishes.
"Living in Greece, I can't find ranch seasoning or dressing. Your post saved me! My American husband misses ranch so much and was so happy when we had this beautiful dressing back in our lives! Yay! Thank you!" ★★★★★ -Jenny
Why make it homemade? This recipe leaves out all the yucky added preservatives and MSG that is often found in store brand mixes. It is a great seasoning that can be used many different ways. Make a big batch of your own homemade ranch seasoning to use whenever you need it.
I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.
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- What ingredients do you need for homemade Ranch seasoning?
- Watch how to make
- How much seasoning makes the equivalent size of store-bought packets?
- How do you make homemade Ranch dip?
- How do you make Ranch salad dressing?
- How do you store Ranch seasoning?
- Where do you find dry buttermilk?
- 📖 Recipe
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What ingredients do you need for homemade Ranch seasoning?
Homemade Ranch seasoning is made out of the following simple ingredients:
- Dry Buttermilk Powder
- Dried Chives
- Dried Parsley
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Dill Weed
- Onion Powder
- Onion Flakes
- Salt and Black Pepper
*Find the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Watch how to make
How much seasoning makes the equivalent size of store-bought packets?
3 tbs of DIY Ranch Seasoning makes the equivalent of 1 store-bought seasoning packet.
How do you make homemade Ranch dip?
To make homemade Ranch dip, combine 2 tablespoons of homemade ranch seasoning with ½ cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup of sour cream, and ¼ whole milk. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
How do you make Ranch salad dressing?
To make Ranch salad dressing, combine 2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing mix with 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of whole milk. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
How do you store Ranch seasoning?
Store homemade Ranch seasoning mix in an airtight container or glass jar. Keep container in a cool, dry, dark place. It will last up to 12 months. However, once you mix it with sour cream, milk, or mayonnaise, use within 5 days.
Where do you find dry buttermilk?
Dry buttermilk powder is found in the baking aisle section by the powdered milk.
Recipes I use powdered Ranch dressing in:
- Jalapeno Ranch Dip
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
- Crock Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pie (You will need to make ranch dressing from this dry ranch mix then add to the pie.
Tip! This DIY Ranch Seasoning makes a great homemade gift for house warmings, Christmas, and teacher gifts etc!
My favorite foods to use Ranch dry mix
- Homemade Ranch: 3 tbs of ranch dressing mix, 1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise
- Ranch Dip: 3 tbs DIY ranch seasoning, 1 cup sour cream, 2 tbs milk
- Ranch Burgers: mix 2 tbs dry ranch mix with 1 pd of ground beef
- Ranch Turkey Burgers: mix 2 tbs dry ranch mix with 1 pd ground turkey
- Ranch Popcorn: 8 cups of popcorn with 2 tbs ranch dressing mix
- Grilled Buffalo Ranch Wings: Add 2 tbs of diy ranch seasoning with my homemade buffalo sauce
- Ranch Brussel Sprouts: Mix 1 pd brussels sprouts, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs of dry ranch mix; roast at 450 for 15-20 minutes
Other homemade seasonings to make: Jalapeno Salt, Celery Salt, and Mushroom Salt.
Other homemade salad dressings to make: Copycat Olive Garden Dressing, Creamy Parmesan Dressing , Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and reek Salad Dressing.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this DIY Ranch Seasoning, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix for Dips, Dressings, and More
Ingredients
- ½ cup Dry Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dried Chives
- 1 tablespoon Dried Dill Weed
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Onion Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry buttermilk, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, dried onion flakes, kosher salt, and ground pepper.½ cup Dry Buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley, 1 tablespoon Dried Chives, 1 tablespoon Dried Dill Weed, 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder, 2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Dried Onion Flakes, ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Mix well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
Jan says
Why does this need to be refridgerated?
Katie Crenshaw says
The dry buttermilk needs to be refrigerated once the package has been open. The dry buttermilk is mixed in with the seasonings. Because there are no preservatives in this recipe, the seasoning mix will need to be refrigerated.
Eleanore says
This mix tastes so good. The hubby likes it with a little spice, so I added more ground pepper. I also added a bit more sea salt.
Jennifer says
Great spice mix!
Jarret says
Good stuff. I mix it in my protein dip. Comes out pretty tasty.
Dorthy Steuber says
I have made dozens of homemade ranch seasoning mix recipes and this one was the best! I added some extra salt to taste... Delicious!