Learning about this Copycat Hidden Valley Mix has been one of the highlights of my cooking career. My family LOVES this stuff!
If you have kids at home, chances are you go through a blot of ranch dressing. My grandson loves to dip all of the things in ranch dressing.
This Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning is so easy to make yourself.
There are a ton of recipes out there that call for ranch seasoning, so it helps to make up a big batch to have on hand when you need it.
Plus it makes the creamiest Ranch dressing to add to the top of a salad, or to dip chicken nuggets and French fries in.
Homemade Ranch Ingredients
Gather these ingredients to make your Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning:
Then scroll down for full Homemade Ranch Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
- Dry Buttermilk
- Dried Parsley Flakes
- Minced Onions
- Dill Weed
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Pepper
How to Make Your Own Ranch Mix
Blend in food processor or blender and store in airtght container.
Whenever a recipe calls for a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, you can use 2 TBSP of this homemade ranch seasoning instead.
How to Make Ranch Salad Dressing:
- 4 Servings – 2 1/2 tsp dressing mix, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
- 8 Servings – 1 1/2 TBSP dressing mix, 1/2 cup milk,1/2 cup mayonnaise.
- 16 Servings – 3 TBSP dressing mix, 1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate. Stir before serving.
Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing stays fresh 3-4 weeks.
Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Recipe
Mix 3 Tablespoons of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix with a 16 ounce container of sour cream.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dry Buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1 tsp Dried Minced Onions
- 1 tsp Dill Weed
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Accent optional
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Blend in food processor or blender and store in airtght container.
- When recipe calls for 1 packet of mix, use 2 tbsp of this instead.
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Notes
4 Servings – 2 1/2 tsp dressing mix, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
8 Servings – 1 1/2 tbsp dressing mix, 1/2 cup milk,1/2 cup mayonnaise.
16 Servings 3 tbsp dressing mix,1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate. Stir before serving.
3. Prepared Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing stays fresh 3-4 weeks. Dip Directions: Mix 3 tbsp of Hidden Valley Mix with 16oz sour cream.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
Rob says
Tastes like garlic. Way to much dill also.
Virginia says
Where do you find dry buttermilk. I have never seen that before.
Kristie Sawicki says
I usually find it in the same area as flours and other dry goods.
Barbara Moore says
I want to make a copycat version of the Spicy Ranch Dressing Mix. Have you tried to do it? I’m assuming that I can add a little cayenne, but not sure how much to add.
Kristie Sawicki says
I’ve never tried, but I bet that could work.
Kena Kaylene Lambeth-Morris says
im going to try it it sounds good,this is the most awesome recipes ihave ever seen.thanks
Laura @ The Tiny House Farm says
Would this be good if you use buttermilk instead of milk? Also, would it be possible to make it with dried buttermilk? I would love to make this up and have on hand!
Love the fact that MSG is optional (MSG allergy). Thanks!
Kristie Sawicki says
I haven’t tried buttermilk myself, but I bet it would work!!
Martha says
Can I substitute buttermilk for milk and not use the dry buttermilk in the mix?
Kristie Sawicki says
It is worth a try!
Quinn says
I like to use small curd low fat cottage cheese. Blend it with the spices in the bullet, taste the same and you just cut 99% of the fat and calories!
William L Moss Sr says
Can you use dry milk? I don’t have dry buttermilk.
Kristie Sawicki says
It’s worth a try. Let me know how it works out for you.
Kim says
My whole reason to make from scratch is to avoid the MSG in Hidden Valley Ranch, so why use something that is almost all (Accent) MSG in this?
Peggy says
I agree. I’m allergic to MSG. It gives me a royal headache. The reason I would want to make ranch dressing from scratch is to avoid using/eating MSG. Does this make a big difference in taste? If so, what would you recommend as an MSG substitute? Thanks.
Erin says
Hi,
I just made this and it tastes delicious! I used the directions to make 8 servings of salad dressing and it is too watery. Is there a suggestion you have to thicken it? I haven’t refrigerated it yet, maybe that might help??
Thanks!
Erin
Kristie Sawicki says
Yes, that should help.
Kristie Sawicki says
I’m sure you could just substitute it.
Kristie Sawicki says
It’s a powder that doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
sonya says
Yes it does need refrigerated, the can of powdered milk says to refrigerate after opening
Kristie Sawicki says
You can refrigerate it.
Saralina says
There are other buttermilk powder options on Amazon that don’t require refrigeration after opening. I actually prefer them over the shown brand, it’s just that the brand shown is one of the only ones readily available in a grocery store.
Kristie Sawicki says
Oh!! Thanks, this is good to know.
Kelly says
This is such a great idea! I am a contributor author on Satisfaction Through Christ and we are doing a back to school round up this week and we would like to feature this post on there! Please let me know if this is ok and if we could use the photo image in the article. Congratulations on being featured! The article will post this Thursday 🙂
Kristie Sawicki says
Thanks s much for asking, so appreciate it! Also thanks for featuring me 🙂
Kelly says
You’re welcome! I am excited to try out the recipe! We literally go through gallons of ranch per year in my house it seems so this would help me out a lot! Is it ok if we use the graphic to include with the link back to your site?
Kristie Sawicki says
Oh, yes go right ahead. Thanks again!