Name: 5 Minute Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Yield: 1 /2 cup mix
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons freeze-dried chives, or dried; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 teaspoon freeze-dried dill, or dried

Ranch seasoning is one dry mix we always keep on hand in our pantry. This ranch seasoning mix is made with a few ingredients, and you can use this ranch mix for making a dip, dressing, and stirring in your usual recipes.

Anytime a recipe calls for a ranch dry powder mix you can use this ranch powder. Just measure and you have the ranch flavor! A buttermilk ranch dressing that tastes better than ordering a salad at your usual restaurant.

This homemade ranch dressing mix is great to toss in a jar with a label and gift to a loved one as well. Great for anyone who loves their ranch or enjoys cooking in the kitchen.

Try our Horseradish Ranch Dressing as well! It is so creamy and offers a nice kick!

Why Make Your Own DIY Ranch Seasoning

Affordable to make
Simple ingredients
As little as 5 minutes to whip up
Versatile to use
Tastes just as good as store-bought

Ingredients Needed

Buttermilk Powder
Parsley
Freeze Dried Dill
Onion Powder
Freeze Dried Chives
Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper

How To Make

Full measurements of the ranch seasoning recipe is listed below in the printable recipe card. You will also find full instructions on how to make ranch seasoning.

To make your own dry ranch powder, just measure all the spices and herbs, and stir up in a bowl.

Once stirred up, place in an airtight container or mason jar with the lid. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.

Expert Tips and Storage

Store your DIY ranch powder in the fridge for up to 3-5 months. Just give it a shake or stir and measure the way you would in any recipe.

You can adjust the chives and dill in the recipe to fit your liking. We like to do a bit less on chives as it can be strong.
We personally used freeze-dried chives, parsley, and dill. You can use dried as well.
The buttermilk powder can be found in the baking aisle and in others, it will be by the powdered milk.

How to Make Ranch From Ranch Dressing Powder

3 tablespoons ranch powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream

Add those ingredients into a bowl and whip it up, or toss in a mason jar and give it a good shake.

This is one of our favorite buttermilk powder recipes that amps up the flavor of the herbs and spices.

Also, try our Creole seasoning recipe for another way to spice up food.

Practical notes

Can you substitute ranch dressing for dry ranch?

You will want to use 2 tablespoons of dry ranch for a substitute of a 1-ounce packet of dry ranch seasoning you buy in the stores.

What is ranch made of?

Ranch seasoning is made of dried buttermilk, parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and more. Rich spices bring you that ranch flavor to all your usual recipes.

How much seasoning is in a ranch packet?

You will find in most ranch seasoning packets you buy in the stores is 2 tablespoons. Hidden Valley Ranch now has a shaker which of course has a lot more than a single packet.

How do you use ranch powder?

Use your ranch powder in recipes, make dressing, dip, and so much more. This ranch powder is so versatile and will ramp up the flavor on all of your recipes.

Recipes To Use Ranch In

Ranch Instant Pot Wings
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls – Dip in the rolls!
Dill Pickle Dip
Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Ingredients

Makes 1 /2 cup mix

1/2 cup buttermilk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freeze-dried chives, or dried
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon freeze-dried dill, or dried

Method

In a bowl or jar, you will add your dry buttermilk powder, dill, chives, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Mix well, and then seal the jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 months.
Use the dry ranch seasoning for cooking, making dips, dressing, and more.