Homemade Ranch Seasoning Blend – Better than Store Bought
Skip the store-bought packages and instead use this simple recipe to make your own homemade ranch seasoning blend. All you need is 7 simple ingredients, an airtight container, and a couple of minutes to mix it all together!
We’ve all been there. You find a recipe you want to try, but it calls for a special seasoning blend packet that you don’t have.
But the good news is, you can usually make your own specialty blends just by using what you already have in your spice cabinet!
This mixture of herbs and seasonings will give you results similar to the ranch seasoning packets you buy in the grocery store. It can be a cheaper alternative to those expensive packets, it it tastes better in my opinion!
Use this recipe to make a large batch so that you’ll always have it ready to go.
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How to Use Ranch Seasoning Blend
You can use this ranch seasoning blend the same as you would any store bought ranch packet. Simply use two tablespoons of this blend in place of the pack of ranch seasoning. Some of my favorite ways to use this mixture are:
- Homemade Ranch Veggie Dip – 1/2 C each of mayo and sour cream, plus a tablespoon of seasoning
- Homemade Ranch Dressing – 1/2 C of buttermilk and mayo, plus a tablespoon of seasoning
- Mississippi Pot Roast
- Grilled Chicken or Pork
- Taco Soup
or any other recipes that call for ranch seasoning!
How Long Does Homemade Ranch Seasoning Last?
Since you’re just combining dried herbs and seasonings, your ranch blend will last as long as your other shelf stable spice mixtures. Just be sure to keep your blend in an airtight jar.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Blend
Equipment
- jar or container with lid
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons dry, minced onions
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dry parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoons dry dill weed or dill
- 1 teaspoons dry thyme
- 1 teaspoons dry basil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Shake to combine. Double or triple recipe as needed.
