This restaurant-style homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is thick, rich, and creamy. Perfect for dipping or salads!
Hi! It’s Cyndi from My Kitchen Craze :)
Ranch. Dressing. Who can live without it? I know that I can’t, and neither can my family. We are a huge ranch dressing family, but lately we’re tired of the store bought stuff. I have one brand that we like, but we were missing the restaurant-style ranch.
Do you love restaurant ranch dressing? You know that creamy ranch you get with your burger or French fries. That ranch you love to dip your buffalo wings in. It is seriously the BEST! The bottled dressing wasn’t cutting it for me anymore, so I knew I needed to start making my own.
I actually created this recipe during the last Super Bowl weekend. I wanted to make a bunch of appetizers for the big game, but knew that not only me, but the family would want a good ranch for dipping. When we used to live in California, my sister would always make homemade ranch. She always brought it when it was her turn to bring the veggie tray, so I gave her a call and got the recipe.
My sister’s recipe was amazing, but I needed something that was easier. Her ranch dressing took a little more time and ingredients. If you’re like me, you don’t have that kind of time. When you need ranch, you need it quick! ;) That’s why I used a recipe shortcut so it could be a easier.
I ended up using ranch salad dressing seasoning to save on some time, but everything else is homemade. I should probably call this semi-homemade ranch dressing, but whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious, easy, creamy and a darn good ranch!
The next time you want an awesome salad dressing or dipping sauce, remember this Homemade Ranch. Your guests will be thanking you and asking for the recipe.
Homemade Restaurant Ranch Dressing
This restaurant-style homemade ranch dressing is thick, rich, and creamy. Perfect for dipping or salads!
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 tablespoon buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk in a medium size bowl.
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Whisk in remaining 7 ingredients until all ingredients are incorporated.
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Pour mixture into a sealable jar or air tight container.
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Refrigerate at least one hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 60
What will you dip into your restaurant-style Ranch? Try these!
Lori says
I double up on the ranch powder totaling 1.5 tablespoons. I cut down the salt and add 1/2 tsp of pepper.
Lori says
This dressing is amazing. I make it every week to take in my lunch for my tossed salad. I’m so happy to finally have a ranch recipe that is better than restaurant quality.
Kim says
Looks yummy! How long does it keep in the fridge?
Janessa says
THIS IS AMAZINGGGGGG!!!
diane says
if you are making homemade ranch dressing, why are you buying the ranch dressing mix ? doesn’t make sense.
Molly says
Pretty good, but a bit over seasoned. Either reduce the onion/garlic powders and salt, or increase the mayo, buttermilk and sour cream.
Zach says
This recipe is fantastic, amazing pairing to my habenaro wings
Jana says
Great share, Andi. I’ve been DIYing my ranch dressing for a while now using basically your recipe. It really doesn’t take that long to make, and once ya try it, you will never go back to the bottled stuff. No soy or canola oils, it really is like the dressing at a *good* restaurant. Everyone who tastes it loves it. Hint: for those who love bleu cheese dressing, just crumble some bleu into it. So good.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Looks like the perfect ranch dressing. I’m ready to dip all sort of tasty things, right now!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I’m all for easier and quicker! Love your solution. :)
Catalina @ Peas and Peonies says
I really need a quick and easy ranch dressing! Your looks fantastic!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Catalina! I hope you enjoy it :)
Kelly - A Side of Sweet says
Making ranch dressing at home is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing a recipe.
Andi Gleeson says
Glad you liked it, Kelly! Thank you!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelicious says
Literally my FAVORITE condiment! My family will love this recipe!
Andi Gleeson says
It’s a tie between ranch and sriracha for me :) Thank you, Dorothy!