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by Stacy  4 Comments

The Best EVER Homemade Ranch Dressing

homemade ranch dressing

I’m so excited and I know y’all are going to be so happy too. Why?! Because today, I’m sharing the recipe for the best homemade ranch dressing of all time. I should know, because I love ranch dressing. This isn’t my recipe, but it’s one that has earned a very coveted spot in my favorite recipes binder. You know it’s serious when I preserve a recipe in a sheet protector for all eternity, y’all.

For over 8 years, I searched for a homemade ranch dressing recipe because as you may know, most store-bought ranch is bad news. If you have never checked out the ingredients on the back of a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch or one of those Good Seasons paper packets… you probably should. They may not taste bad, but both are full of crummy artificial ingredients, MSG, and more!

This recipe originally was a dip from my friend, Kate, at Venison for Dinner.

I have adapted it be a homemade ranch dressing. And let me just tell y’all –  I have not bought ranch dressing since I started making this recipe. Even people who have told me they don’t like homemade ranch agree that this stuff is amazing. I tried so many recipes, I’ve tried some that are too garlicky or too herby or too oniony…you get the idea! I don’t even like The Pioneer Woman’s ranch dressing – which might be the only recipe of hers I didn’t like!  But I really, really like this recipe – it just makes me happy.

One thing to mention…I love homemade ranch dressing, but I don’t like homemade mayonnaise at all.

It never turns out right, doesn’t stay fresh for very long, and the flavor is always a little ehh. We prefer Just Mayo. Friends have told me that Facto-Fermented mayonnaise might keep longer. But I’m hesitant to try again…I cannot even tell you how many batches of homemade mayonnaise I have messed up and I get so frustrated when I waste ingredients!

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

adapted from Venison for Dinner's Ranch Dip recipe
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins

Ingredients

Dry Ranch Mix (powder)

  • 5 tbsp dry minced onions
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dry parsley
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp dry ranch mix
  • 2 tbsp milk until thinned to your desired consistency

Instructions

Dry Ranch Mix (powder)

  • Combine all ingredients in mason jar or similar container.
  • Shake or stir until thoroughly mixed.

Dressing

  • Combine sour cream or greek yogurt with the mayonnaise.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of dry ranch mix and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add in a little milk at a time until the homemade ranch dressing reaches the consistency you like.

What’s your favorite thing to dip in or top with Ranch Dressing?

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About Stacy

Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. dianne says

    January 17, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    If your homemade mayo doesn’t turn out – you can make cake or brownies with it since mayo = eggs and oil 🙂

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    • Stacy says

      January 24, 2020 at 11:14 am

      YES! That’s a great idea!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    June 22, 2018 at 9:06 am

    I’m definitely going to try this recipe and I wanted to say I too have made so many batches of homemade mayo I’ve given up, they all “look” great but the taste is just not there and in some cases an after taste – so I stick with store bought now

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    • Julie Chittock says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:05 am

      Homemade mayo is so tricky – I haven’t been happy with the finished product either. But best of luck to you, if you ever try to make it again!
      Julie, Humorous Homemaking Team

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