March 24, 2023
Review RecipeRanch Seasoning

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This ranch seasoning is a fantastic way to jazz up all sorts of dishes, from salads and soups to chicken and fish. This easy-to-make spice mix is a must-have pantry staple that adds plenty of extra flavor to your favorite dishes.
Our taco seasoning and everything bagel seasoning are two more great homemade seasoning blends to make your recipes extra flavorful.

Ranch Seasoning Ingredients

You’ll need:
- ⅛ cup buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dry dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried chives (or ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
PRO TIP:
The amounts in this recipe will make 1 ounce of ranch seasoning mix – equivalent to one store-bought ranch seasoning packet. You can double or triple the recipe to make your own homemade ranch seasoning in bulk.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
BUTTERMILK POWDER: Dry buttermilk powder can typically be found in the baking aisle of most local grocery stores. Look near the regular powdered milk, evaporated milk, etc. to find it.
How to Make This Ranch Seasoning Recipe
PRO TIP:
A mason jar makes a great spice container for your homemade spice blends. They are easy to stack in your pantry or store in the fridge, and you can buy them in bulk for a reasonable price.
STEP ONE: Put all the ingredients in a small bowl.
PRO TIP:
If the powdered buttermilk is clumped, stir through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate clumps.

STEP TWO: Stir together until the spices are completely mixed.

How to Serve
Use the dry mix to season meats, pasta, or veggies, or whip it up into a ranch dip for a tasty option.
To prepare homemade ranch dressing from the dry seasoning, combine ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon, and 1 ounce of seasoning. Whisk in milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store the dry ranch mix in an airtight container or small glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this dry ranch mix. It is best to make it fresh and keep it in the fridge for a short time.

Skip the store-bought ranch seasoning packets and make our homemade version. Packed with the flavor of dried herbs and spices that you probably already have in your spice cabinet, this homemade ranch dressing mix will make all your favorite meals extra delicious.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This homemade ranch seasoning recipe will stay fresh in a sealed container for up to a month in the fridge.
This simple recipe can be used to make ranch dressing by combining it with ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon, and 1 ounce of seasoning. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
You can usually find buttermilk powder at bulk food stores or in the grocery store aisle near the powdered milk and evaporated milk products.
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Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dry dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried chives or ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small dish and stir to combine.
Comments
Jane says
Love having this delicious homemade option!