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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

December 28, 2018 by Tracy | Updated December 6, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!

a small jar with dry ranch mix and a measuring spoon on a cutting board with carrots and celery

Guys. My ranch loving heart is happy today.  Finally, a Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix from scratch! Forget those packets, you can make your own at home, now!

Can you believe 2019 is right around the corner?  This year has been pretty amazing for us with the birth of our littlest turkey, but I'll still be happy to see this year come to an end as we spent the week before Christmas in the hospital as she had to have surgery. I'm incredibly thankful that everyone is home and healthy now and ready to start a new year on that same happy healthy foot!

Now, back to the New Year and more importantly the parties!  It is even a party if there isn't a vegetable platter?  Because there has to be at least a few carrots or pieces of green out so that when you're stuffing your face with cheese dips and fried deliciousness you can reassure yourself with the fact that you ate a few vegetables, right?  What are those veggies without a delicious dip?  Nothing, that's what. And if you're like me and prefer to make your own platter by slicing up fresh veggies instead of buying a pre-made tray, then you're probably also like me and you usually forget to buy that oh so critical dip. So that means your dip loving heart is happy today, too!

Ingredients Needed

powdered buttermilk, dried onion, salt, pepper, and spices on counter
  • Powdered Buttermilk - One of the ingredients you may have to hunt for in your local grocery store, or you can find it on Amazon. This is also great to have on hand when you need buttermilk but don't want need a whole pint or quart. For this though, you can also make your own buttermilk in a pinch!  You do need to store it in the fridge after opening and it can usually last there for about 2 months. 
  • Dried Onion - If you have a dehydrator, you can totally make your own, too!
  • Dried Herbs - Parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper

So Simple to Make

Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!

Once you have your ingredients, then it's just tossing them in a bowl together and giving them a good mix. Really, does it get any easier than that? Oh wait, it does!  This recipe makes the equivalent of four packets! 

Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!

I love when recipes like this are almost jut as easy as opening a packet!

Because it lacks all of those added preservatives you'll find in a packet, it does need to be stored in the fridge and for up to 2 months. Easy to use within that time frame, though.

Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!

But then you have it ready for anytime you want to whip up a ranch dip from scratch!

Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!

So break out all of those dips and appetizers that call for a ranch dressing mix packet and impress your guests or your hosts by telling them you made a Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix from scratch!  Although they'll probably already know you've gone a little extra because of extra delicious flavor!

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Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

a small jar with dry ranch mix and a measuring spoon on a cutting board with carrots and celery

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Forget the store bought packet.  You can make your own Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in just minutes!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Packets
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 5/8 cup powdered buttermilk 1/2 + 1/8
  • 7 teaspoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried dill

For a Dip

  • 3 tablespoons Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise make your own! https://www.servedfromscratch.com/mayonnaise-from-scratch/
  • 1/8 cup 1% or 2% milk

Instructions

  • Mix everything together in a bowl and store in an airtight container in fridge for up to two months.  

To Make Dip

  • Mix 3 tablespoons of mix with sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk.  Mix well and chill in fridge for at least 15 mins before serving.  
  • For a looser dip or to use as a dressing, at more milk.
  • Store dip in fridge for up to 5 days. 

To Make Dressing

  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and increase milk to 2/3 cup. Combine and chill in fridge for at least 15 minutes before using.
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  1. Laurie

    October 12, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Can the mix be used to make ranch dressing,or just dip?

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 14, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Hi Laurie! Definitely! Just add a little more milk to make it a looser consistency!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie Haly

    January 03, 2019 at 8:46 am

    I am so excited for this recipe! I live in Canada and it is so hard to find Ranch dressing in powdered form! Thanks for this!

    Reply
  3. Sonal

    December 29, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Really? It’s that easy? Wow!! Looks super good and yes those appetizers make no sense without a good dip. This mix will come so handy. I am
    Going to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 29, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      I hope you do, Sonal!

      Reply
  4. Cathy

    December 29, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    Tracy I remember buying this powered buttermilk back in the day and I would made buttermilk pancakes with it, they were so good. Where I live now (in the south) I haven't been able to find it in my local supermarket. I never thought I could use it to make ranch dressing, wow!
    It is so simple!! Maybe its time to order it from Amazon!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 29, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Oh no - Amazon to the rescue! I was just wondering how it would be in pancakes - now I'll def. be making them tomorrow!

      Reply
  5. Abigail Sotto Raines

    December 29, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade is always the best! Looks like this tasty ranch sauce would be put to a lot of good use.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 29, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Yes, it is! I'm so happy it makes such a big batch - I'm excited for all the things to make with it!

      Reply
  6. Shashi at SavorySpin

    December 29, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    I bet this dip is wonderful - homemade ranch is such a treat - this would be delish with your roast!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 29, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Homemade is always better! I'm so excited for the roast - stay tuned for it!

      Reply
  7. Sandra

    December 29, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    This takes no time to make and love having control of the ingredients. No fillers with homemade ranch dressing!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 29, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      Exactly!

      Reply

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