How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix

Making your own buttermilk ranch seasoning mix is not only a great way to save money, and it’s also healthier than pre-made mixes. The process of making the mix isn’t difficult and takes less than 10 minutes. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!  

Buttermilk Ranch is a popular salad dressing but it has been difficult to find buttermilk ranch seasoning mix in grocery stores for years. This recipe makes a buttermilk ranch seasoning mix that tastes just like the store-bought variety but you can make it at home – and I bet you have most of the ingredients already have on hand!

Ranch dressing is a staple in the kitchen but it is expensive to buy buttermilk ranch seasoning mix in stores. Making your own buttermilk ranch seasoning mix is not only a great way to save money, it’s also healthier than pre-made mixes.

My mom used those (not homemade) Hidden Valley packets when I was a kid to make “homemade” ranch dressing. But this homemade buttermilk ranch seasoning mix is a delicious, all-natural alternative to store-bought ranch that’s quick and easy to make!

How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix

Most of the ingredients in this Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix are probably already in your pantry. The only one you might be missing is the powdered buttermilk, but it’s available in most grocery stores in the baking aisle as well as available on Amazon!

• 1/2 cup powdered buttermilk
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 2 tsp dill weed
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp minced onion
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chives

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an air-tight container. Use in place of store-bought ranch seasoning mix in recipes to make dressings, dips, and more. 

Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix

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Yield: 1/2 pint

Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup powdered buttermilk
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 2 tsp dill weed
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp minced onion
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chives

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an air-tight container. Use in place of store-bought ranch seasoning mix in recipes to make dressings, dips, and more.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

What can I use the buttermilk ranch seasoning mix for?

One of the best things about buttermilk ranch seasoning is that it can be used in so many different ways. It’s delicious on salads, steaks, and chicken but don’t stop there! You’ll also find yourself using this buttermilk ranch seasoning mix for dips (of course!) or try sprinkling some over popcorn or roasted vegetables. You can even turn buttermilk ranch seasoning into a dressing by adding mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk.

This homemade buttermilk ranch seasoning mix is a great way to control what goes into your food and how it tastes without the added preservatives. If you don’t have all of these spices, feel free to substitute or omit them! Be sure to share this post with friends so they can benefit from our tips too 🙂