Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 21kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Never buy store-bought ranch seasoning again! This Homemade Ranch Seasoning is quick to whip up and incredibly handy to keep in your pantry. It’s perfect for mixing into dips, dressings, or any recipe that calls for a ranch seasoning packet.

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Equipment

Small Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

¼ cup dry buttermilk
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
1½ teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Small pinch of cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Use immediately or store in a sealed container for up to three months.

Notes

Storing

Use this homemade ranch seasoning immediately or store it in a sealed airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to three months.

Tips and tricks

Make a double batch of homemade ranch seasoning by simply doubling the ingredients called for in this recipe. It would make a lovely gift to your friends and family in a pretty glass jar.
Use high quality powders, spices, and dried herbs when making homemade ranch seasoning for the best flavor and to avoid any clumps. Replace dried herbs that have been sitting in your pantry for over a year.
The flavor of this ranch seasoning will diminish over time, as with any dry herb, which is why it’s best to use immediately or as soon after storing.
To save on expense, omit the buttermilk powder from this homemade ranch seasoning if you intend to only use it in recipes that call for regular buttermilk, such as dips and sauces.
Use regular milk powder if you can’t find buttermilk powder.
Give your ranch seasoning a good shake in the jar before using it again.
The seasoning must be stored in the refrigerator due to the buttermilk powder.

Variations

Switch up the herbs - Experiment with different combinations of dried herbs, including dried cilantro and dried tarragon.
Spicy - Increase the cayenne pepper or add chili powder. Mustard powder will also add a little kick of spice to this ranch seasoning.
Smokey - Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
Tangy - Add lemon zest of a tangier flavor.
Cheesy - Add in powdered cheese, like Parmesan or cheddar for a cheesy ranch seasoning. Nutritional yeast is a great alternative to the powdered cheese if you need the seasoning to be vegan-friendly.
Low-sodium - Reduce or omit the salt in the ranch seasoning mix. You can also use low-sodium garlic and onion powder.

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