Ranch Seasoning
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Ranch seasoning made at home is a great way to get bold flavors, save money, and make sure you know exactly what you’re feeding the family!
This homemade ranch seasoning blend is so simple to make with powdered milk and dried spices and it will surely elevate your recipes to the next level! Try making your own marinades like cilantro lime marinade, salmon marinade, or lamb marinade next.
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Ranch Seasoning
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Why you’ll love this homemade ranch seasoning recipe!
📌 Cost saving! It’s much more cost effective to make a big batch with the individual ingredients than buying commercially prepared blends.
📌Control what you’re eating. Add more or less of what you love and fine tune to your own tastes.
📌 Bolder flavor. Make it with the freshest spices so you know it will keep and taste great for a long time.
Ranch Seasoning Ingredients
- Milk powder – Dry milk, also called milk powder. You can also use equal parts dried milk and dried buttermilk for a buttermilk ranch seasoning flavor.
- Dried herbs and spices – Parsley, dill, chives, garlic, onion, black pepper, salt. For the best flavor results, check the dates on your spices and make sure they’re not old.
How do you make dried ranch seasoning? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, add all the measured dried spices to a clean dry bowl.
⭐ Then, mix thoroughly with a fork or a whisk, making sure to break up any clumps.
⭐ Next, carefully pour spice blend into an airtight container.
⭐ Finally, store in a cool dry place until ready to use.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Why make your own ranch dressing seasoning blend?
I love a quick-grab packet as much as the next gal, but there really is something to be said for making your own spice blends!
- Adjust the flavor to your tastes.
- Gluten free.
- Know exactly what’s in them.
- No additives, preservatives, fillers, colorings, or anti-caking agents.
- Money saving.
Preparation
Can you make spice blends ahead of time?
Absolutely! We typically make a large jar and use it over the course of several months.
How much homemade ranch seasoning should I use?
This recipe is a 1:1 with store bought ranch dressing mix, so use it exactly as you would when using a commercially prepared blend.
How do you store homemade seasonings?
Spice blends should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry environment (like an air conditioned house).
Do not store them in the refrigerator as they will condensate when you bring them out and it can cause clumping.
How long does DIY seasoning last?
Dried spice blends theoretically last forever, but will begin to lose flavor potency after about 6 months.
Check your spice labels and make sure not to use out-of-date spices.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Make it spicy by adding extra ground peppercorn, or red pepper flakes.
✅ If you live in a humid area, you can add a food safe silica packet to the jar to help prevent clumping.
✅ The spices may separate while stored, just go ahead and give the jar a shake or stir to mix them back up.
When to use it
Add this wherever you would normal use an ranch seasoning. Here are some recipes we love: chicken bacon ranch casserole, stuffed celery, crack chicken, crack chicken dip, and buffalo chicken dip.
More homemade seasoning recipes
- Italian seasoning blend
- Steak seasoning recipe
- DIY chili seasoning
- Fajita seasoning recipe
- Homemade spice rub
- Soy ginger salmon marinade
- Apple pie spice recipe
- See all our seasoning recipes and spice blends!
Tools we love
- Glass spice jars – I love putting our homemade spice mixes in pretty glass jars.
- Bulk spices – It’s amazing how much money you can save by buying spices in bulk and making your own mixes!
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How to Make Ranch Seasoning
Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered milk (also called dried milk) can substitute equal parts dried milk + dried buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all the measured dried spices to a clean dry bowl.
- Mix thoroughly with a fork or a whisk, making sure to break up any clumps.
- Carefully pour spice blend into an airtight container.
- Store in a cool dry place until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition
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I use ranch seasoning in a lot of my dishes, this one is far more superior than the store bought one! Saving this recipe because this is what I will be using and recommending from now on.
Simply delish! Nothing beats homemade ranch dressing, and I love the hint of dill in this one.
No more store bought seasoning with this great recipe! So simple and easy to make plus it makes every meal richer and more delicious!