Homemade Ranch Seasoning (2024)

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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 ⅓ 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

This recipe for Ranch Seasoning packs in the same flavor as Hidden Valley Ranch Packets without the added preservatives, dairy, sugar, or MSG.

4.82 from 22 votes

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

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.

Notes

Nutrition values are for the entire recipe.

Be sure to use spices that are no older than 6 months for the best taste.

Feel free to double or triple to keep on hand in the pantry for up 6 months.

Nutrition

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Julia
June 22, 2024 at 5:21 pm

Thank you very much for making this recipe available online! I was very happy to not have to use a store bought mix; it feels like those are often 3/4 salt, sugar and MSG. This is so much better!
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KatJac
June 05, 2024 at 7:59 pm

I love your mix! Now, how to copy the Spicy version!!
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- Kristen Chidsey
  June 06, 2024 at 9:18 am
  Love hearing this! For a spicy version, I would recommend adding crushed red pepper flakes.
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Megan Barley
October 28, 2023 at 9:27 am

Fantastic!! Needed a packet substitute in a pinch and don’t plan on going back!
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- Kristen Chidsey
  October 28, 2023 at 12:48 pm
  I love hearing that! Thank you for taking the time to share!
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Tina
July 11, 2023 at 3:15 pm
If you are making sakad dressing how much milk or buttermilk or sour cream do you use?
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- Kristen Chidsey
  July 12, 2023 at 6:56 am
  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!
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Lindsey
May 21, 2022 at 6:53 pm

I used this in a salmon recipe and it tasted great!
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Martha
October 27, 2020 at 1:59 pm
This is great. Do you also have the spice additions to make their Spicy ranch dressing mix? What is added?
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- Kristen Chidsey
  October 27, 2020 at 2:17 pm
  Hi Martha! I would suggest adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne powder to the mix to make it spicy.
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Malena
April 11, 2020 at 6:50 am
Why is the sodium so high? And carbohydrates are extremely high. Why? Are the numbers for entire batch?
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- Kristen Chidsey
  April 11, 2020 at 7:43 am
  Yes, the nutritional values are for the entire batch.
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  - Anita
    January 18, 2021 at 12:51 pm
    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
    January 18, 2021 at 2:59 pm
    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
December 15, 2019 at 5:33 pm

Thank you for posting this! I was looking for a recipe that didn't require dried milk.
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- Kristen Chidsey
  December 15, 2019 at 7:44 pm
  You are so welcome Ashley. I hope you enjoy.
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