Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix – ditch the packets for an easy homemade dressing mix without all the salt and MSG! Buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. Great for dips, dressings, and casseroles. Mix will keep for about 2 months.
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Ranch dressing mix is a staple at our house. We use it in a TON of recipes; especially all of our Cracked Out Recipes on the blog. I usually buy the packets at the grocery store, but I decided it was finally time to make my own mix. By making my own mix, I can control the salt content and omit the MSG that is in all the store-bought packets of ranch dressing mix. YAY!
How to make Ranch Dressing Mix at Home
Ranch dressing mix is super easy to make at home. You only need a few simple ingredients and a whisk.
- Buttermilk powder
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Freeze-dried chives
- Dried dill weed
- Salt
- Pepper
The base of the mix is dry buttermilk powder. I used Saco buttermilk powder. It should be in the baking aisle at the grocery store.
This recipe is the equivalent of about 4 packets of the dressing packets. Store the dressing mix in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 2 months in an air-tight container.
How to use Ranch Dressing Mix
Our number one way to use this ranch dressing is in our famous Crack Dip. I make Crack Dip ALL the time. It is my go-to for parties, tailgating, and snacking. To use the mix to make salad dressing, combine about 3 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup buttermilk. The prepared dressing will keep about 5 days in the refrigerator.
I use this dressing mix in everything – soups, pasta, casseroles, appetizers, potato casseroles, breaded chicken tenders. It is GREAT to have on hand. Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog to use this seasoning mix with:
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk powder
- 1 Tbsp parsley
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp freeze-dried chives
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste
Instructions:
- Whisk together all ingredients.
- Store dressing mix in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Notes:
- 3 Tbsp mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Steph
How long does the dry powder mix keep? Does it have to be refrigerated if left dry?
All of those questions are answered in the post – scroll up above the recipe. They are also in the notes.
Can ordinary milk powder be substituted for buttermilk powder as we do not have that here.
Thank you
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Buttermilk is still needed to make the dressing??
Make it however you wish