Easy Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dip
If you've never tasted the difference between homemade and store-bought ranch, you need to give this homemade version a try! I love making this buttermilk ranch dip for potato chips, crudités, chicken wings, and everything in between. This recipe takes just a few minutes to whip up, so it's amazing for last-minute get-togethers!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I like Best Foods (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (60 grams)
- 2-2 1/2 Tablespoons spicy ranch seasoning (15-20 grams)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or whole milk (60 milliliters)
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish - optional
- Potato chips, veggies, etc. for serving
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and 2 Tablespoons of spicy ranch seasoning in a medium bowl. Add the buttermilk and stir until the dip is completely smooth. Taste and add another 1/2 Tablespoon of ranch seasoning, if desired. (I like adding more for extra flavor.)
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. (You can serve the dip right away, but it's much more flavorful after the dip has had time to meld.)
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and sprinkle the top with fresh chives, if using. Serve with potato chips, veggies, or anything else you like.
Notes
For a non-spicy dip, omit the cayenne in the seasoning.
You can use regular whole milk instead of buttermilk since there's buttermilk powder in the seasoning. I just like the extra tang!
To make homemade buttermilk, measure out 1/4 cup of whole milk. Remove 3/4 teaspoon of milk and add 3/4 teaspoon of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Whisk and let it sit for 5 minutes, until it's slightly curdled.
If you like a more drizzly ranch, use 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of buttermilk. I use 1/4 cup for a thicker dip.
This recipe makes about 1 cup (240 milliliters) of ranch dip.
Serving: 2Tablespoons, Calories: 127kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 501mg, Potassium: 22mg, Sugar: 1g, Calcium: 17mg
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