Ranch Dressing Mix

Name: Ranch Dressing Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup buttermilk; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DIP:; 1 cup sour cream

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Want to make the best ranch dressing? Make it at home whenever the craving strikes by keeping this homemade ranch dressing mix in your pantry.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DIP:
1 cup sour cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 6 tablespoons mix (enough to make 6 batches).
To prepare dressing: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk; refrigerate. Yield: 2 cups.
To prepare dip: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mix and sour cream; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 2 tablespoons dip: 252 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

This versatile ranch dressing mix converts easily into a creamy dip or smooth salad dressing. It's delicious served with fresh veggies or drizzled over greens. —Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois

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