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Homemade Ranch Seasoning

August 7, 2013 25 Comments

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe with 6 flavors: Original, Garlic-Dill, Italian, Mexican, Bold Onion, and Lemon-Poppy. Make your own Ranch mixes in no time!

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe (6 flavors) - snappygourmet.com

Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe for you today!  How about 6 recipes all in one so you can make 6 flavors (Original, Bold Onion, Lemon Poppy, Garlic-Dill, Italian, and Mexican) of ranch all at the same time?  Make your favorite Ranch mix at-home in just minutes!

Ranch Seasoning Recipe | snappygourmet.com

The only thing not so “snappy” about these homemade ranch seasoning recipes is the time it takes at the store to find all the spices and ingredients.  If you can’t find some, check out Penzey’s for a great assortment of herbs, spices, and more.

You’ll also need some dried buttermilk. Many grocery stores carry it or AMAZON also has some options. Once you have all your ingredients, it literally only takes a few minutes to combine for your own Ranch mixes.  I started off by making a recipe for an “original” version of Ranch, then quickly started adding other things I had around the house for different flavors.  Next thing I knew I had 5 more Ranch flavors: Bold Onion, Lemon Poppy, Garlic-Dill, Italian, and Mexican.

Ranch Seasoning Recipe | snappygourmet.comYou can use these Homemade Ranch Seasoning mixes just as you would the store-bought version.  You can make dips, salad dressings, or use in breading for fish/chicken, etc.  The ideas are endless!  About 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of homemade Ranch seasoning equals one (1 oz.) packet of Ranch seasoning.

However, I’d suggest starting with about 2 tablespoons to your recipes then add more to taste.  You might also have to adjust the quantities of the herbs and spices for your family’s personal taste.  Results may also vary a bit depending on how old your herbs and spices are so adjust accordingly.

One last thing, be sure to check the expiration date on your dried buttermilk so you know how long you can store your homemade Ranch seasoning. What flavor of Ranch mix would you create?  Tell me about it below!  Enjoy!

Ranch Seasoning Recipe | snappygourmet.com

Hope you enjoy!

You can also add these to this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta!

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe (6 flavors) - snappygourmet.com
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Six flavors for homemade Ranch seasoning mixes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 4 -6 (makes about 2/3 cup seasoning for each)
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

ORIGINAL:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

BOLD ONION:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

LEMON-POPPY:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced dried lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

GARLIC-DILL:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried garlic flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

ITALIAN:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

MEXICAN:

  • 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients separately for each desired flavor. Store in airtight container.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: Store ranch seasoning mixes in airtight container. Check expiration date on buttermilk so you know how long you can store. Change seasoning amounts based on personal preferences.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitute your favorite herbs and spices for any of those listed.
SALAD DRESSING: To make salad dressing, mix about 2-3 tablespoons of one of the mixes with 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.  
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keywords: flavored ranch, homemade ranch seasoning
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Tags: ranch mix recipe, ranch seasoning recipe Categories: Misc. Recipes, Recipes

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Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. Brenda Grindheim says

    September 15, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    What about making it into a dip? A fave treat of mine is dipping BBQ potato chips into ranch dip.

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      September 16, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Yes, you can definitely add to a dip. I’d mix some of the seasoning with a combo of mayo and sour cream.

      Reply
  2. Cheryl Calway says

    September 25, 2018 at 3:40 am

    Exactly how much liquid do you add to these mixes.

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    • Lisa Huff says

      September 25, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Depends on what you want to make. To make salad dressing, mix about 2-3 tablespoons of one of the mixes with 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

      Reply
  3. Janet says

    August 17, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    I’ve been looking for a homemade ranch seasoning mix – I’m not supposed to have too much salt in my diet, due to blood pressure. Have heard the packaged store bought mixes are very salty – is this recipe considered to be on the salty side? Just wondered if I can reduce the 1 tspn. of salt this calls for? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      August 20, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      I would suggest omitting the salt completely, see how you like it, then you could always add some in after.

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Glad you mentioned Penzey’s. Their spices are outstanding and great customer service.

    Reply
  5. Pamela Shank says

    August 7, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    What an awesome idea! I love to do things like this. Pinned your recipe and will be doing this.

    Reply
  6. Nana B says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:03 am

    Where do you find “DRIED” buttermilk? (We live in small town with one grocery store)…what big stores have it? Thanks.

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    • Lisa Huff says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Nana, most large grocery stores will carry it (sometimes in the baking aisle or near the evaporated/condensed milk). Or you can also order online through Amazon or King Arthur Flour.

      Reply
  7. Blessed Little Family says

    February 16, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Is there anything I can substitute for the dried buttermilk or can I leave it out? My daughter has a dairy allergy. Thanks!

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    • Lisa Huff says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      HI! Sorry to hear about your daughter’s allergy. You could definitely try a dry milk substitute, but I’m afraid I’m not too familiar with them. You could omit it, but you’ll be left with more of an herb mix. The herb mix will still be good though you just couldn’t substitute it in the same amounts as a Ranch packet mix.

      Reply
  8. Kaye Durham says

    January 24, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Do you have to refrigerate the mixes. My dried buttermilk says to refrigerate after opening.

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    • Lisa Huff says

      January 25, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      If your dried buttermilk says to refrigerate after opening I would refrigerate. The brands of buttermilk I used did not say to refrigerate, so I did not refrigerate mine.

      Reply
  9. Deb B says

    January 2, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Can’t wait to try some of these!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      January 3, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks Deb! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  10. Carla says

    September 27, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Oh hey I just stumbled upon your homemade ranch seasonings here! I can’t believe I missed this when you first posted it. Ranch is my absolute favorite dressing :D

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      September 29, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Carla!

      Reply
  11. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    This is such an awesome idea! I need to make the ranch as that is my daughters favorite.

    Reply
  12. Bobbie says

    August 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I will definitely be using these when the fall/winter comes. I love using Ranch seasonings! Thanks so much for sharing these!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      August 12, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Funny you should mention using the ranch seasoning in the winter, I was actually going to save this recipe until winter but my buttermilk was expiring soon! LOL :)

      Reply
  13. Elizabeth Streich says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Neat idea! Do you stir some of the mix into sour cream or how do you turn it into dressing? I’ve never used a packet for ranch (my only experience is with Good Seasoning’s Italian packets)…

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      August 7, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Typically for salad dressing you mix a 1oz packet (~2-3 tablespoons) with 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayo. Cover and refrigerate for at 30 minutes+.

      Reply
  14. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks for linking to my Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix – Averie Cooks :) And your seasoning looks great!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      August 7, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Wow, you are quick! I just posted it about 2 minutes ago! :) Happy to share the link to your recipe! :)

      Reply

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