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EASY HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning is a dry powder mix. Control all the ingredients that go into your ranch dressing or into recipes that call for a packet of ranch.

HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING

I’ve been dabbling in making homemade seasonings. I recently made TACO SEASONING and it turned out fantastic! Besides Taco Seasoning, I use a lot of Ranch Seasoning. It is good as a dressing but it’s also good in so many other things (see some recipes at the end of this post.) It’s such a delicious, versatile, All-American seasoning!
illustration of ranch seasoning ingredients

EASY RANCH DRESSING

Maybe other than the Buttermilk Powder, you probably have all of these things in your pantry. Buttermilk powder can be found with all the other milk powders in the baking aisle of the grocery store. If you can’t find the buttermilk powder, you can always substitute with regular milk powder or just leave it out all together.Homemade Ranch Seasoning

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
buttermilk powder
dried parsley
dried minced onion
garlic powder
]onion powder
dried dill
dried chives
ground black pepper
saltbuttermilk powder, minced dried onion, garlic powder, chives, onion powder, parsley flakes, dill weed

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX

In an airtight container (I love mason jars!), add in all the ingredients:
Ranch dressing ingredients in a mason jar
Put on the lid tightly and give it all a good shake. Note: It’s a good idea to give it a good shake before each use too.
Dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
This needs to be stored in the refrigerator because of the buttermilk powder. It can be stored up to 3 months.
ranch dressing dry ingredients, stirred
Cook’s Note: 3 tbsp. of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix
To Make Ranch Dressing: Combine 1 tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt) and 1/3 cup milk; whisk to combine.

HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX

Homemade Ranch Seasoning is a dry powder mix. Control all the ingredients that go into your ranch dressing or into recipes that call for a packet of ranch.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup buttermilk powder
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 3 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tsp dried chives
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In an airtight container (I love mason jars!), add in all the ingredients:
  • Put on the lid tightly and give it all a good shake.
  • This needs to be stored in the refrigerator because of the buttermilk powder.
  • It can be stored up to 3 months.
  • Shake before each use.

Notes

3 tbsp. of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix
To Make Ranch Dressing: Combine 1 tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt) and 1/3 cup milk; whisk to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 190mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Here’s a free printable to attach to your jar. Just click HERE or on the photo below to print (double-sided).Ranch Seasoning printable

USE YOUR HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING IN THESE RECIPES. OR TRY MY OTHER SEASONING MIXES!
RANCH PRETZEL BITES
CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST
GREEN GODDESS RANCH DIP
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX
HOMEMADE DRY ONION SOUP MIX

 

About Brandie @ The Country Cook

I’m a regular home cook, like most of you, doing my best to get a good meal on the table for my family. I like to say the recipes on here are recipes for the busy cook (you know who you are). You can still get a good meal on the table, with a few shortcuts to help you along the way. I hope you’ll find lots of recipes here that you’ll love and hopefully will become family favorites. Read more...

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  1. Barbara Karr says

    Hi! I am going the the health food store tomorrow to pick herbs and spices. I want to make up a large batch of this ranch dressing, Could you please email me the amount this recipe makes so I can figure out how much to purchase in order to make a large batch. I would greatly appreciate our input. I realize this I short notice and apologize.Thank you for reading. Barb

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  2. Greg Hanson says

    Hi, always looking for new and healthier stuff. This sounds good. As to “This needs to be stored in the refrigerator because of the buttermilk powder” and “It can be stored up to 3 months”, I am curious. I would like to make this but I am leery of having to throw out unused portions after only three months. As I dehydrate my herbs etc., I know they are OK for over a year. Everything in the recipe is dried including the buttermilk powder, therefore, I don’t understand the 3 month shelf life. The website I found says the buttermilk powder is good for up to 3 years ( no I don’t believe everything I read on the internet, that’s why I am checking with you ). I would like to use this in several recipes including my favorite “Chicken and Rice” recipe that my grandkids love, but I need to know if I may harm them if I go over the 3 month limit. Question: why is there so short a shelf life and refrigeration required once all the ingredients are combined? Thank you in advance and keep putting out these great recipes. Greg

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