Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix is a seasoning that you almost need to have on hand for so many recipes. So, just make your own so you never run out! Add this to your homemade cajun seasoning and homemade taco seasoning collection.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
How many times have you started making a recipe and you realize you don’t have a certain spice or mix? Ugh! I have been there, so I am trying to make my own spices as much as I can. That way, you can make as much as you want or need. Plus, you have the ingredients to make more if you do run out.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe
With a few ingredients, you can make as much of this popular ranch seasoning as you want to! It’s great to have on hand for my Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites.
How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
To make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix, just whisk together all the ingredients. The only way I mixed the seasoning was with a whisk. But, if you want a finer consistency to the seasoning, you can pulse the ingredients together in a food processor until it is as fine as you like it! Store the mix in a sealed container for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
How to Make Ranch Dressing
Of course, ranch seasoning is needed to make ranch dressing. Being from the midwest, it’s all about ranch dressing on everything! Once you have your seasoning made, it’s super easy to put it into your ranch dressing. Combine 1 Tablespoon of your ranch seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 1/3 cup milk. You can always add milk if you need to. Also, for a lighter version of the dressing, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dry powdered buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1½ teaspoons dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together until blended. For a more finely-ground seasoning, pulse the mixture in a food processor until you get the consistency you want.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
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Why does it need to be refrigrated?
Good question!
Ingredients: If the recipe includes any ingredients that are prone to spoilage, such as dairy-based elements (e.g., powdered buttermilk), storing it in the refrigerator can help extend its shelf life. Even though these ingredients are dried, they can still be sensitive to moisture and temperature changes.
Freshness and Flavor: Refrigeration can help maintain the freshness and potency of the spices and herbs in the seasoning mix. Spices can lose their flavor over time, and cooler temperatures can help slow this process.
Moisture Prevention: Storing the mix in a cool, dry place like the refrigerator helps prevent any potential moisture from getting into the mix, which could cause clumping or spoilage.
Extended Shelf Life: While pantry storage is usually fine for most dry seasoning mixes, refrigeration is an extra precaution to ensure the mix stays fresh longer, especially if it’s going to be used infrequently.
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In Australian I havent seen dried buttermilk would you just use dried milk powder and maybe add some vinegar when making up the dressing.
I substituted it with 1% dry milk. Powder and it turned out delicious!
What are the measurements and what are the ingredients
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Thanks for your recipe of your ranch seasoning mix.
Can the ranch mix be kept in the freezer to make it last longer? It would be great to have it available but I don’t use it often enough to have it last only 3 months.