This recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning packs in the same flavor as Hidden Valley Ranch Packets without the added preservatives, dairy, sugar, or MSG.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning can be used just as you would a store-bought packet, to make Ranch Dressing, a quick dip, or to add flavor to dishes like Air Fryer Potatoes, or Bacon Ranch Potato Salad.
Reasons to Love Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Flavorful. From Ranch Dressing to Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, Homemade Ranch Seasoning will add incredible flavor to so many recipes!
- Cheap. With a few dried spices, you have everything you need to make Homemade Ranch Seasoning for pennies!
- Quality Ingredients. This recipe for homemade ranch seasoning gives you the flavor of Hidden Valley Ranch Packets, without the need to add in dairy, MSG, sugar, or preservatives.
- Dairy-Free. I have a lot of people in my family with dairy allergies. Keeping this spice blend on hand, allows me to make dairy-free ranch-seasoned recipes that they too, can enjoy.
Ingredients Needed for Ranch Seasoning
This recipe for ranch seasoning is made with basic spices you probably have on hand at all times. It is the combination of dill, and basil that gives this seasoning its signature "ranch" flavor.
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Basil
- Dried Dill Weed
- Salt
- Pepper
∗ important to remember ∗
When making homemade ranch seasoning be sure to use spices less than 6 months old for optimum flavor.
Adding Buttermilk Powder
While this recipe is extremely flavorful without the need to add buttermilk powder, if you would like an exact replica of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, add â…“ cup of powdered buttermilk powder to the spice blend.
How to Store Ranch Seasoning
Just like all homemade spice blends, I recommend storing this Ranch Seasoning in an airtight container and storing it in a cool, dark place, like the pantry, for up to 6 months.
how to replace Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packets
For every 1-ounce packet, use 2 tablespoons of this homemade seasoning blend.
Recipes Using Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Beyond using this homemade ranch seasoning as a replacement for a Hidden Valley Packet, you can also use it in many other ways to add flavor to dishes.
- I use this blend of seasonings to make a quick Homemade Ranch Dressing by mixing 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning with ¼ cup each of sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk.
- Prepare Ranch Dip by mixing together 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning with ¼ cup sour cream and ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise and serve with veggies or chips.
- Give your Fish Sticks or Chicken Strips a punch of ranch flavor, by adding 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning mix to the flour mixture prior to breading the fish or chicken.
- Skip the dry rub and use this Ranch Seasoning as your rub instead when making Air Fryer Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Pork Chops.
- Use this mixture to change up classic potato salad and make a crazy-good Ranch Potato Salad.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of this Ranch Seasoning to homemade coleslaw for additional flavor.
- Make a melt-in-your-mouth Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast using this seasoning blend.
More Homemade Seasoning Blends
- Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
If you tried this recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning, I would love for you to leave a comment and rating below.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning - Without Buttermilk Powder
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a small dish, combine all the ingredients together until well combined. store in an airtight container. If you prefer the texture to be finer, pulse the spices in a mini food processor.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in the pantry for up to 6 months if not used immediately.
- To use in place of a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning, use 2 tablespoons of this homemade mixture.
Megan Barley
Fantastic!! Needed a packet substitute in a pinch and don’t plan on going back!
Kristen Chidsey
I love hearing that! Thank you for taking the time to share!
Tina
If you are making sakad dressing how much milk or buttermilk or sour cream do you use?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Tina! Here is my recipe for Ranch Dressing, using this blend. I add 1/4 cup each of sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk with 2 tablespoons of this blend. Enjoy!
Lindsey
I used this in a salmon recipe and it tasted great!
Martha
This is great. Do you also have the spice additions to make their Spicy ranch dressing mix? What is added?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Martha! I would suggest adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne powder to the mix to make it spicy.
Malena
Why is the sodium so high? And carbohydrates are extremely high. Why? Are the numbers for entire batch?
Kristen Chidsey
Yes, the nutritional values are for the entire batch.
Anita
Hi!
Just wondering, early in the page it says this is equivalent of one package HV mix. Later I saw use 2 tbsp to make it. Just want to make sure I'm putting the right direction for it. Giving to my daughter.
I may be over confusing myself lol.
Thank you.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Anita! The flavor is equivalent to one packet 🙂 Use 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix as a substitute for a 1-ounce store-bought packet in recipes calling for dry ranch seasoning.
Ashley Veigel
Thank you for posting this! I was looking for a recipe that didn't require dried milk.
Kristen Chidsey
You are so welcome Ashley. I hope you enjoy.