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Ranch Dip

From scratch homemade ranch dip, perfect for vegetable trays, wings, and potato chips. Ranch seasonings are pulled right from the pantry and whipped up in 10 minutes or less, a perfect restaurant quality ranch dip that is thick and creamy.

Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Serves
1 cup
Calories
219
Ranch Dip

From scratch homemade ranch dip, perfect for vegetable trays, wings, and potato chips. Ranch seasonings right from the pantry and whipped up in 10 minutes or less, a perfect restaurant quality ranch dip that is thick and creamy.

Dips are a reader favorite here on Lipom. I spend a lot of time testing and making sure you have the best thick and easy Ranch Dip with a classic flavor you can count on.

Ranch dip done and being dipped with cucumber

Ranch Seasonings and Dip Ingredients

Ranch seasoning and spice mix is all about blending the right combination of herbs and spices to create that classic ranch flavor. While I always encourage you to “make it your own,” there are a few important ingredients like chives, dill, and garlic that shouldn’t be skipped.

To make the most delicious ranch, the ingredients you will need are real mayonnaise, sour cream, dry chives, dry parsley, dry dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Ranch Seasoning and Spices Mix in a prep bowl

Can you convert ranch dip to ranch dressing?

Yes, it’s easy to turn Ranch Dip into a smooth homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.

Using the same ingredients from the dip recipe, simply whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of buttermilk, adding it slowly until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust the amount based on how thick or thin you like your dressing. Easy peasy!

homemade ranch dressing ingredients

What to serve with Ranch Dip?

Honestly, ranch dip is one of those things I always keep on hand because it goes with just about everything. I’ve used it to dress up sandwiches, wraps, and, of course, its my kids go-to dip for chicken nuggets.

As a grown up that can eat veggies without cringing, I personal pair with veggies like sliced red, green, and yellow peppers, whole mushrooms, and cucumber slices. Raw broccoli and cauliflower florets are also perfect for dipping.

And if you’re in the mood for something salty, you can’t go wrong with potato chips, crispy chicken wings, or even French fries. Ranch is like the most important dip in American culture!

Ranch Dip on plate ready to serve with a vegetable tray

One more thing before you go!

Another dip with 100s of reader ratings is my cucumber dip recipe. If you love ranch-seasoned dips, my Grillo’s Pickle Dip uses a ranch packet as the flavor base and is one of the most requested recipes I’ve made. Because I am quite the expert on dips, I can assure you both of these are delicious and a must grab before you go.

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Ingredients

1 cup

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together.

  2. 2

    Add spices, herbs and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate ranch dip for 30 minutes or overnight for flavors to completely mingle.

  4. 4

    Prior to serving, stir once more. Serve dip with a variety of vegetables on a platter like cucumbers, carrots, slices of green and red peppers, radishes and raw cauliflower.

  5. 5

    Store any leftover dip, covered and sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories
219
Carbs
2 g
Protein
1 g
Fat
23 g
Sodium
458 mg
Sugar
1 g

Estimates for one serving.

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