Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is ranch seasoning made of? ›

Most of the dry ranch seasoning mix ingredients are simple and likely already found in your pantry. Onion powder, onion flakes, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried chives give this delicious seasoning mix its flavor!

Mix parsley, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme together in a small bowl.

This homemade ranch seasoning mix can be used for both. The difference comes in what you combine the seasoning mix with to make either a dip or dressing. Ranch dressing is typically made with milk and mayo, while ranch dip is typically made with sour cream.

How much seasoning is in a ranch packet? A 1-oz packet of Hidden Valley buttermilk ranch seasoning contains ~3 Tbsp of dry ranch powder total. So, to substitute for 1 store-bought ranch packet, you can use 3 Tbsp of homemade buttermilk ranch powder, or 4-5 tsp of dry ranch seasoning.

Scratch ranch relies on fresh herbs and aromatics, which bring bite and those pops of grassy flavor that dried or powdered versions never can, so you get an eating experience that is elevated. Usually, ranch recipes will contain fresh buttermilk, and sometimes sour cream as well, for a tang that is really balanced.

“But the particular flavor of traditional ranch can only be achieved with the dry versions of all those aromatics: garlic and onion powder, dried herbs, powdered pepper and buttermilk.” That's because fresh ingredients were rare in Alaska at the time.

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We energized the magical Ranch blend of buttermilk, garlic and onion flavors with a heavy dose of mild chilies and red peppers.

Well having worked there for over 3 years, they use a gallon of Mayo, a half a gallon of 3% buttermilk and 3 packets (large 3.2 ounce packets) of hidden valley ranch mix. You mix the Mayo and a quart of buttermilk then the ranch packets then the last buttermilk. We would let it sit for a few hours to blend together.

Homemade wins here. The two dressings are roughly equivalent in terms of fat content, but store-bought ranch is the prototypical processed food, with an ingredients list that includes modified corn starch, monosodium glutamate, sodium lactate, polysorbate 60, et cetera.

The ranch packet has a fresher taste, because you add your own mayo and milk. Even though all the herbs and spices in the mix are dried, they rehydrate quickly and leave you with a product that feels homemade. This version of Hidden Valley Ranch is more flavorful than the bottled version and much, much thicker.

Can you use expired ranch seasoning? ›

Ranch dressing mix, when unopened, can typically remain fresh and tasty up to 2 years past the printed date on the package - this is a best-by date, not an expiration date.

You'll never go back to the bottled stuff again! A bottle of Kraft Ranch Dressing from the grocery store costs about $3.49. However, for the same serving size, you can make it at home for only $2.33! The recipe makes 32 servings which comes out to only $0.07 per serving!

HOW MANY TABLESPOONS IN RANCH SEASONING PACKET? There are 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning in one packet of ranch seasoning mix. So if a recipe calls for a packet of ranch seasoning all you have to do is measure out 2 tablespoons and add it into the recipe instead of using the packet.

Ranch dip is a thicker, more concentrated version of ranch dressing, specifically designed for dipping purposes.

Mix 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup mayo, and 1 Hidden Valley Ranch Packet in a mixing bowl. Serve with anything! Or: Mix 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup mayo, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp of pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, dried parsley and dried dill in a mixing bowl. Serve with anything!

Is ranch like garlic mayonnaise? Not really, that's aioli. Ranch is more like buttermilk, green onion, garlic, black pepper mayonnaise. There's a lot more going on in ranch than just garlic and mayo.

We energized the magical Ranch blend of buttermilk, garlic and onion flavors with a heavy dose of mild chilies and red peppers. It's undeniable decadence in one dry mix packet, ready for you to make all the delectable dishes you crave. Added bonus: It's gluten free.

The original ranch® dressing seasoning was created in the 1950s as a delicious, take-home gift for visitors to the real-life Hidden Valley Ranch in California. As its popularity grew in the 1960s, the ranch owners began selling it through local retailers in the Santa Barbara area.