Ranch Dip Recipe

From scratch homemade ranch dip, perfect for vegetable trays, wings, and potato chips. Ranch seasonings right from the pantry and whipped up in 10 minutes or less, a perfect restaurant quality ranch dip that is thick and creamy.

After all, dips are about THE most important appetizer in just about any occasion at home and having a quick dip, like this Ranch Dip, brings together that homemade, restaurant quality dip that you can count on.

And whipping up in only 10 minutes makes this the perfect instant dip that everyone will def enjoy with so much ease to make more if needed!

There are a few spices that make up the traditional ranch taste, like chives, dill, and garlic – that you should not leave out. Here is the full list of herbs and spices to make ranch work.

Once you have verified you have all ingredients on hand, proceed to full instructions and a printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Using the exact same Ranch Dip ingredients, simply add 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (a little at a time) to desired thin or thickness for preference.

You could use a hidden valley dry dressing combined with mayo, sour cream or buttermilk for a similar taste, but you would miss the true homemade of using seasonings.

Simply substitute the buttermilk for other liquids like heavy whipping cream, half and half or a bit of whole milk. Just start with a little at a time till you get the consistency you want.

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

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ranch dip recipe

Homemade Ranch Dip

ranch dip recipe

Tangy, fresh, and filled with herbs, this is a flavorful ranch dip that’s better than anything you can buy.

Prep: 5min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 62 kcal, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 50 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 – 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar

Instruction:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. This dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

Homemade Ranch Dip

ranch dip recipe

From scratch homemade ranch dip, perfect for vegetable trays, wings, and potato chips. Ranch seasonings are pulled right from the pantry and whipped up in 10 minutes or less, a perfect restaurant quality ranch dip that is thick and creamy.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instruction:

  1. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together.
  2. Add spices, herbs and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate ranch dip for 30 minutes or overnight for flavors to completely mingle.
  4. Prior to serving, stir once more. Serve dip with a variety of vegetables on a platter like cucumbers, carrots, slices of green and red peppers, radishes and raw cauliflower.
  5. Store any leftover dip, covered and sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Homemade Ranch Dip

ranch dip recipe

If you love snacking on veggies and dip, this Homemade Ranch Dip recipe is for you! It’s easy to make and goes great with everything from fresh veggies and chips to wings.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Facts: calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 22 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Saturated Fat 5 grams saturated fat, servingSize About 2 tablespoons, Sodium 413 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 14 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Couple dashes of hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Ranch Dip

ranch dip recipe

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 8 (4 tablespoons per serving)

Nutrition Facts: calories 129, Cholesterol 40, Protein 2, Sodium 207, Carbohydrate 4, Fat 10

Ingredients:

  • Daisy Sour Cream
  • dry ranch dip mix

Instruction:

  1. Blend the ingredients together in a bowl and serve with your favorite dippers such as fresh vegetables, chips, or crackers.

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FAQ

What is ranch dip mix 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!

What’s the difference between dipping ranch and dressing ranch?

Consistency. Ranch dressing is much thinner than ranch dip. Ranch dip is much heartier than ranch dressing, making it easy to scoop onto a chip or carrot stick without dripping off. The thinness of dressing is meant for easy tossing in a salad.

What are the ingredients in Hidden Valley ranch dip?

Ingredients Maltodextrin, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion (Dried), Spices, Garlic (Dried), Modified Food Starch, Less than 2% of: Calcium Stearate, Natural Flavor. Contains: milk, soy.

Can you use ranch dressing mix to make dip?

To make your own ranch dip, simply combine 1 tablespoon of homemade ranch mix with ¾ cup mayo and ¾ cup sour cream. Once combined add 2-3 teaspoons of lemon juice. The more lemon juice you add, the more tangy of dip you will have.

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