Skip over that store-bought Hidden Valley Ranch packet and make homemade ranch seasoning.
This recipe makes the best homemade ranch. Just add some fresh buttermilk and its the perfect salad dressing. After, making a dressing, you can chill 30 minutes to thicken.
Most importantly, this all happened out of a mistake I made. I was in the kitchen cooking away, and I go to reach for a packet of the ranch.
On the menu was Crack Chicken Soup but to my surprise, I didn’t have any, ranch seasoning packets. My food was simmering away, and I knew I didn’t have time to run to the store to buy a ranch.
I hopped online after and grabbed a ranch seasoning recipe tweaked it to add what I thought it needed, and to my amazement, it all tasted amazing!
I found the homemade version takes not even five minutes to make, and you will have enough for a handful of times using it. Store in an air-tight container and you will be good to go.
All you need is a few ingredients, most of which you will find on your spice rack. Certainly, I thought I would have a hard time finding dried buttermilk, but nope I found it right at my local Walmart. But, once I had all the ingredients I whipped it up, and got to cooking!
Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Recipe
As an alternative, mix with buttermilk. Therefore, you get the great taste of the hidden valley ranch dressing recipe.
Also, you can mix with yogurt or sour cream to make the flavorful hidden valley ranch dip. I bet you could even make up your own hidden valley ranch recipes.
Homemade Ranch Mix
Ranch seasoning is made of powdered buttermilk, dried dill weed, and dried chives, all of which you can get right at the grocery store, add the right amount of ranch flavor to all of my favorite dishes! It’s amazing to use in Crack Chicken recipes or even to make a homemade ranch dressing mix!
All you need is 3 tablespoons of this seasoning to equal 1 hidden valley ranch packet. Plus the recipe yields 12 ounces or about 5 ranch packets. A total money saver if you ask me, and I’m sure it is much healthier this way.
You can store this mix in your fridge for about a month, make sure it is in an airtight container. I like to use a mason jar, but mine never lasts that long, I use it in everything, potatoes, mac and cheese and so much more.
This homemade hidden valley ranch ranch seasoning would totally fall under the keto guidelines, with only 1 carb per half TBS it will become a go-to for seasoning your food, it’s also very low in calories only 8 per serving.
Before I go, you should really try out this Crack Chicken Recipe! When I want some cracked out chicken but don’t want soup, this one is my go to.
Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
This recipe makes the best homemade ranch. Just add some fresh buttermilk and its the perfect finisher for everything. After, making a dressing, you can chill 30 minutes to thicken.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dry buttermilk
- 1/3 cup dried parsley
- 1 tbs. dried dill weed
- 1 tbs. dried chives
- 1 tbs. garlic powder
- 1 tbs. onion powder
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl add the powdered buttermilk first.
- Add all remaining ingredients mixing each between adding the next.
- Mix all ingredients very well after adding the last seasoning.
- Transfer into a mason jar, you can store up to 1 month tightly sealed.
Notes
3 tablespoons equal to 1 packet of store-bought seasoning
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Nutrition Information
Yield
30Serving Size
1/2 TBSAmount Per Serving Calories 8Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 103mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 1g
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Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
If you want a dip to check out this Greek yogurt ranch dip. Great for chips, or crisp veggies. Good for parties and potlucks.
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Barbara Moore
Tuesday 28th of April 2020
Have you made a copycat version of the Spicy Ranch Seasoning? I'm assuming I could just add a little cayenne, but was wondering if you've tried it yet. i'm not sure how much cayenne I should add.
Jamela Porter
Saturday 2nd of May 2020
I haven't, but it sounds great, I would just add a little to taste and add more as needed, if that makes sense.
John
Saturday 15th of February 2020
For keto people, this recipe can be misleading, delicious, and fine if you understand the real carb count. For whole recipe =94.5g carbs Per 1/2 Tablespoon is actually 1.5g carbs Per 3 Tablespoon serving is 9g carbs I know it's a small difference from the listed nutrition facts but when your counting carbs you can not round down. Labels allow it tho.
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Monday 13th of January 2020
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