Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe – ditch the packets and make your own homemade ranch dressing mix without all the salt and MSG! Buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. Adds great flavor to dips, dressings, and casseroles. The mix will keep for about 2 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Ranch dressing mix is a pantry 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 dry ranch seasoning packets at the grocery store, but I decided it was finally time to make my own homemade ranch seasoning. By making a homemade version of the seasoning packets, I can control the sodium content and omit the MSG that is in all the store-bought packets of ranch dressing mix. YAY!

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How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

This dry ranch mix is super easy to make at home. You only need a few simple ingredients, a bowl, and a whisk. In a large bowl, combine powdered buttermilk, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, freeze-dried chives, dried dill weed, salt, and black pepper. Transfer the seasoning to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • The main ingredient in the mix is dry buttermilk powder. I used Saco buttermilk powder. It should be in the baking aisle near the powdered milk at the grocery store.
  • This recipe is the equivalent of about 4 packets of dressing packets. Store the dressing mix in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 2 months in an airtight container. I use a mason jar to store the dry mix.
  • For a finer seasoning mix, place all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Can substitute fresh spices for the dried herbs in the mix. You must triple the amount of dried herbs if using fresh herbs.
  • To make ranch salad dressing, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the dry seasoning with 1 cup of mayo, ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and ½ cup buttermilk.
    • Yes, I use buttermilk powder AND real buttermilk in the dressing. It makes the dressing taste amazing. Trust me!
    • The prepared dressing will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.
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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.

There are many different ways to use this dressing mix – soups, pasta, casseroles, sprinkle on popcorn, ranch dip for veggies, potato casseroles, and breaded chicken tenders. It is GREAT to have on hand. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use the homemade ranch mix on the blog:

Crack Potatoes

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Crack Keto Biscuits

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Yield: 4 packets
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Whisk together all ingredients.
  • Store dressing mix in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Notes:

Store the mix in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
The mix will keep 2 months in the refrigerator.
Approximately 3 Tablespoons is equal to one packet of store-bought mix.
To make Ranch dressing: 
  • 3 Tbsp mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buttermilk
 

Steph

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Comments

  1. Question – when you mix up a batch of dressing, do you need to use actual fresh buttermilk, or can you use buttermilk mixed from the powder (with the appropriate amount of water)?

    1. that is entirely up to you. I think the dressing tastes better using real buttermilk, but you can make it however you would like.

  2. I make this recipe using whole milk instead of fresh buttermilk and tastes great. You could also make buttermilk substitute using milk and a small amount of vinegar.

  3. My store is completely out of buttermilk powder would instant nonfat dry milk powder work? Especially if I’m using this for the cracked potato recipe

  4. I love making my own dressings and this is a winner! Took me forever to get the dry buttermilk mix…finally ordered it thru Walmart and had it delivered. I tasted it when first mixed and it was okay, but after it sat for a few hours in the fridge it was really good!! You can make as little or as much as you want! Love it ❤️

  5. Great recipe, Am I having issues under standing all these questions, have people really have no idea of what they are doing, Make the mix, and when they need dressing, mix with the butter milk and other ingredients, Come one people, Now that I got that off my chest the chicken chili was awesome 👍

    1. Hi all – the powdered buttermilk has to be refrigerated after opening according to the packaging label. To comply, please refrigerate the mix per the instructions on the label for safety. Hope this helps.

  6. Thank you for this! I am going to make it as part of a Christmas gift for Christmas.

    I have a question. Do you get the glass airtight container from HL, WM, or another big box? I love your presentation!

  7. Stephanie…..To make your ranch dressing mix you use Powdered Buttermilk, and to use the mix to make ranch dressing, you use a 1/2 cup of Buttermilk? Am I understanding this right?

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