Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix 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.
A SIMPLE RANCH SEASONING RECIPE
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!
TIPS FOR MAKING RANCH SEASONING:
- 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.
- 3 Tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix
- To Make Ranch Dressing: Combine 1 Tablespoon seasoning mix with ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) and ⅓ cup milk; whisk to combine.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- buttermilk powder
- dried parsley
- dried minced onion
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried dill
- dried chives
- ground black pepper and salt
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX:
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. Note: It's a good idea to give it a good shake before each use too.
This needs to be stored in the refrigerator because of the buttermilk powder. It can be stored up to 3 months.
USE YOUR HOMEMADE SEASONING IN THESE RECIPES:
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup buttermilk powder
- ¼ cup dried parsley
- 1 ½ Tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ Tablespoon onion powder
- 3 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons 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
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: March 2015
Updated & republished October 2020
Cara Kopchak
Hello,
How long will a prepared( with milk and mayo) mixture of the dressing last in the fridge?
Robert Ludgate
would like to try your recipe, but I would like to use the liquid buttermilk I have on hand. How would I adjust your recipe to do that thank you Robert
peggy courtney
do you have to use dry buttermilk? can you use just dry milk?
Connor
Living in England l would like to try these recipes but don’t know what powdered buttermilk. Here, buttermilk is a sour processed milk product normally used for baking.
Jocelyn Vande Berg
Buttermilk is the same thing here in the US. However, it is also available in a dried (dehydrated) form, which many buy for the convenience of mixing up small quantities for marinades and baked goods. Check the baking aisle in your food market.
Nancy
Thank you for this! This is my go-to recipe & I always make sure I have a jar made up in the fridge! It’s great not having to waste money on those packets anymore!
Jackie
Where does all the sodium come from? The buttermilk powder?
Michael
RE your recipe for homemade ranch dressing mix, any suggestions for a dairy-free version? Just leave out the buttermilk?
Linda
In your first list of ingredients -- found under the second picture (the jar with "Ranch" label) -- you have 3 Tablespoons butter, melted. That ingredient does not show up in your printable recipe, and rightly so. However, you might want to remove it. It caused me some brief confusion, from which I recovered. : ) Just made this mix and used 3 Tablespoons of it in Mississippi Chicken. It worked well in my dish. Thanks!
Becky
Tested out 4 ranch dressing mixes and found this was the best tasting. Thank you for sharing
Sandy
Does it need to be refrigerated after opening? The buttermilk powder sits on the shelf for months.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Sandy! I do keep it refrigerated after opening. With the powdered buttermilk, once the seal is opened of the container, it needs to be refrigerated so I err on the side of caution for this 🙂
Brandie (The Country Cook)
The powdered buttermilk can usually be found on the baking aisle. Usually around the canned milks. Hope that helps and you can find it without any problems.
rebecca blair
Where do you find powdered buttermilk? By powdered milk?
Anonymous
This ranch dressing is absolutely delicious! I made dressing using the 1T ratio suggested but added about 1T fresh lemon juice and it was perfect!
el lobo del mar
I imagine this would make ranch dip if mixed with sour cream.
Anonymous
Rustown Mon, thanks for the tip about parmesean cheese lids fitting the mason jars! This is a hack I will use. I will also be making the ranch mix, now I know How to save it!
Annie Steen
where do you find buttermilk powder? thanks~
Rustown Mom
Adding this to my grocery list for next week - I save the lids of parmesan cheese containers and they fit mason jars perfectly! I never thought to make my own Ranch mix! I do my own taco seasoning and seasoned salt, though.
Diane
How do you make season salt will you please let me know
Nancy
The cheese container lid is genius! Thanks for the tip!
Eva myob
I have buttermilk powder on my counter that is perfectly fine and its been there for over 10 years. I have dried milk powder the same, I donlt use these often, but they keep fine.The real problem is when they start putting in multi sylibic chemicals to keep these things shelf stable, if in a jar, they should be kept in a dark cool as possible cupboard.my xtra powdered milk and buttermilk are kept in my freezer, I have more than one freezer, and store long term in one, one for meat, and another for fruits another for veg, and a small upright for anything else,as well as the refigerator freezer, yes its a lot of freezers, but if you figure out what you need from each and only open them for taking out once a week,or less then the stuff stays well frozen, and using a vaccum sealer eextends the length of storage time.when I add fresh stuff, I move the older stuff to the top and everything is dated.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hahaha - nice catch on that one! I sure did mess that up. It should indeed be Black PEPPER not powder. When I have a chance, I'll get that fixed. Thank you for pointing it out! Eva, thanks for your tips and tricks for the buttermilk powder 🙂
oldnuke
In the picture, I think you mean Black Pepper, not Black Powder! Unless someone is getting a little out of hand and the saltpeter is indicated. 🙂
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yep, the onion flakes in the recipe are also known as dried minced onion (you can see it in the ingredient picture of all the bottles). This recipe makes about a cup (maybe a little over) so you'll want to use at least an 8 oz. jar. This jar shown is a 16 oz. jar. Hope that helps!
Kelly S.
Thank you so much for this recipe. My favorite way to use ranch dressing is to dredge pork chops in it (instead of flour) and grill/bake. Sooo good!
KENTUCKY LADY 717
What size jar are you using to put this ranch dressing in ?
And I noticed you had a jar o minced onions in the picture too, but it wasn't mentioned in the recipe, just onion powder.....did you forget to mention it or is it not in this recipe ? 🙂
Thanks. kentuckylady717
Peggy
It is on the recipe.. Minced and powdered onion.
Anonymous
minced onions = onion flakes... mentioned in recipe 😉 3rd ingredient
Carlee Scharnhorst
Yum! I need to make this for sure. I almost bought some buttermilk powder last time I was at the store. I need to next time! Pinning to remember.