Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

Perfectly seasoned, Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix is easy, quick and oh so good! Reach for this seasoning mix knowing all the ingredients right inside.

Ranch dressing mix is so versatile and can be used in so many ways from Café Rio’s Cilantro Ranch Dressing to Slow Cooker Ranch Mashed Potatoes. You will reach for this again and again. Homemade is always better!

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

Store-bought ranch mixes often include ingredients you can’t pronounce, which is why making your own is such a game changer. This homemade ranch seasoning is simple, better tasting, and lets you control exactly what goes into it.

Once you see how easy it is, you’ll never go back to the packet. You can use it for dressings, dips, and to add that classic ranch flavor to recipes like my crack tater tot casserole. It’s one of those pantry staples you’ll reach for again and again.

Ranch Mix Ingredients

This contains just herbs and buttermilk powder mixed together. The ingredients are so simple and comes together quickly and easily!

• Buttermilk Powder: This is a dry substance that will enhance the creaminess in the ranch.
• Dried Parsley and Dried Dill: Both of these seasonings have so much flavor.
• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: Together they blend well and add to the ranch once made.
• Dried Chives: A hint of zest from the onion stalk that is hidden throughout the mixture.
• Salt and Pepper: Just a pinch will go a long way!

Making Ranch Seasoning

This is so easy, there’s nothing to it! Mix together, store in a sealed jar and get ready to use often.

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients together until completely combined.
2. When Making Ranch: 3 Tablespoons is equivalent to one dry packet of ranch mix.

Ranch Dressing Recipe

If making ranch dressing whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 3/4 cup milk. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days long.

The Recipe Critic Pro Tip:

If you want your “chunky” herbs to be smaller, mix this in a food processor to make it fine and even.

What is Buttermilk Powder?

Buttermilk powder can be found in the baking section of most grocery stores. Be sure to pick yours up today to make this delicious homemade ranch seasoning!

• Buttermilk Powder: So it’s exactly what you think it is, dehydrated Buttermilk in powder form and it’s awesome stuff
• Uses: This can be used in anything you use buttermilk for and it keeps for months. Use in waffles, pancakes and biscuits.
• Refrigerate: Because it is a dairy, once you open the container and once you mix up this seasoning you will NEED to store it in the fridge.
• Find it: Look for Buttermilk powder in the baking isle near the powdered milk, and evaporated milk.

Tips and Uses of Ranch Mix

Need more reasons to make this and keep it around, here’s a list for you.

• Add: Great use for flour dredge when making chicken, beef or fish.
• Sprinkle: Enhance your popcorn, roasted potatoes or veggies by sprinkling over top.
• Mix: Create a delicious bread by melting butter and brush on bread sticks, French Bread, or toast.
• Add: Mix it in butter on the outside of toasted cheese sandwiches.
• Use: In pasta, potato, chicken and even Mexican dishes to add extra zing.

Storing Ranch Seasoning

This mix is quick and easy to make that storing it is a simple step to ensuring its freshness. Simply add the seasoning to a sealed jar or container. 3 Tablespoons is the same as a ranch dry seasoning packet from the store. This seasoning will last about 3 months in a sealed jar stored in a dry, cool area. This does not need to be refrigerated.

More Ranch Inspiration

So many ways to use this amazing mix, here are a few places you can begin.

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
• Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
• Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers
• Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli Ranch Pasta
• Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip