Ranch Seasoning Recipe | Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Today, I'm sharing with you how to make homemade Ranch Seasoning mix. This dry ranch dressing mix stores well and goes great in so many recipes.  Simply swap out two tablespoons of this powder for a packet of ranch seasoning. The ranch dressing mix recipe is gluten-free and has no preservatives. Simply swap out two tablespoons of this powder for a packet of ranch seasoning.

The homemade ranch mix uses pantry staples like buttermilk powder, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and a few other dried herbs (buttermilk powder can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores). Making your own homemade mix is not only convenient but also lets you control the flavor and ingredients compared to store-bought packets. Creating your own ranch seasoning mix from scratch is a great way to skip the additives and preservatives often found in store-bought packets. The ranch dressing mix recipe is gluten-free and this homemade version allows you to control the sodium content too.

Ranch Seasoning, for More than just Dressing!

We are sort of ranch junkies around here, so having a jar of dry ranch seasoning on hand comes in mighty handy.  It is a pantry staple for us and I prefer the homemade over store bought. This dry seasoning is versatile, easy to store, and can be used as a base for making dressings or adding flavor to many dishes.

If you have a recipe that requires a packet of Ranch, simple swap 2 tablespoons of this homemade ranch dressing mix.

Other than just making dressing, dips, roasted vegetables, crock pot chicken dishes and seasoning crunchy snacks are some uses of the Ranch Dressing mix. Homemade ranch mix can also be used in casseroles, snacks, and a variety of other recipes for added flavor.

My daughter loves this ranch seasoning on her oven roasted potatoes and mixed into her pasta salad (as well as on buttered pasta).  I like to add the dressing mix to mashed potatoes and use it to coat chicken, as well as vegetables. This homemade ranch seasoning makes a large batch, perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, and dips.

Try this homemade ranch dressing mix in place of packets in my Ranch Black Bean & Veggie Tortilla Casserole Recipe , Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole or Cheesy Ranch Mini Potato Croquettes Recipe.

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: Benefits

Use a lot of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packets in your household? You may just find it worth making your own homemade Ranch dressing mix. This is especially true, if you don't always use the entire packet.  Resealing a packet, usually works well over the sort term but during humid weather can become unusable sooner than you like.

If you use a lot of Ranch Seasoning in your household for various recipes, you will find making your own is more cost effective.  I am a big proponent of using up your spices too. Don't hoard them. They don't last forever.

For those avoiding certain ingredients due to allergies or other concerns, making your own  gluten-free seasoning mix may be essential.

How to Make Ranch Seasoning

This is really easy, and fits perfectly in a jelly jar.  It fills right to the 6 oz line, so there is room to scoop the seasoning out. The printable recipe card can be found below.

Ingredients for the Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

Here is all you need to make this versatile ranch seasoning.

• ½ cup dry buttermilk powder
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparing and Storing the Seasoning

Simply dump the powdered buttermilk and all the herbs and spices in a food processor or blender.

Pulse until smooth.

Storing Homemade Ranch Seasoning

This dry ranch seasoning recipe can be stored in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in a cool, dry spot in your pantry for 3 months. This helps preserve the flavors of the herbs and spices and keeps your ranch seasoning tasting fresh. Seasoning mix can readily be adjusted to suit your personal taste.  Now I just have to remember to keep this on a high shelf so my curious daughter doesn't try to "cook" with it, which typically results in a messy floor and a messy grinning child.

Make It Into Ranch Salad Dressing

When you want to make a batch of salad dressing the basic recipe is to stir 2 tbs of the ranch seasoning mix into a half cup of mayonnaise and whisk in milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Alternatively, mix with ⅓ cup of olive oil and a splash of apple cider vinegar. This is perfect for drizzling over salads or using as a marinade for chicken or pork chops.

Dips

For easy Ranch dips, simply mix with sour cream, regular or Greek yogurt and/or mayonnaise.