Easy Homemade Ranch Dip Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Ranch Dip Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning mix); ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup mayonnaise

Easy ranch dip recipe that comes out creamy and bursting with flavor. You can dip anything from chips, potato wedges, fresh vegetables to chicken wings into this scrumptious dip.

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If you love buttermilk ranch dressing, then you will love this easy homemade ranch dip recipe. You only need three simple ingredients for this perfect dip that is ready in only 5 minutes. You will get the best flavor using homemade ranch dry mix for this dip, but store-bought ranch dressing mix works well too. This yummy and versatile dip can be served with potato chips, tortilla chips, veggies or chicken wings. This is the best homemade ranch dressing dip and it will surely satisfy every ranch lover in your life.

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What is Ranch Dip?

This flavorful dip is a simple combination of sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch seasoning mix. Ranch seasoning is the dry, powdered version of the popular salad dressing. It is traditionally a mixture of dried herbs and spices such as garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, dill weed, chives, salt, black pepper and tarragon.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: creamy and easy to make ranch dip that goes great with a veggie tray or chips
Main Ingredients: ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, mayonnaise
Cooking Method: no bake
Nutrients: low carb dip that is rich in dietary fiber when eaten with fresh vegetables
Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
Pairs well with: potato chips, fresh vegetables, potato wedges, buffalo chicken wings, chicken tenders
Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian
Special Equipment Needed: small mixing bowl, spoon or spatula

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this best homemade ranch dip recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this easy ranch dip recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Homemade Ranch Dip Ingredients

1 packet ranch dressing mix (or 2 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning mix)
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise

Variations and Substitutions

Spice Mix: We recommend using homemade ranch seasoning for this dip. It does not contain any additives and tastes amazing. Store-bought seasoning also works well.

Sour Cream: If you like you can substitute plain greek yoghurt or non-fat greek yoghurt for the sour cream.

Fresh Herbs: Add some freshly chopped herbs such as fresh chives or fresh dill to this amazing dip.

More Zingy Taste: You can add some fresh lemon juice to taste if you like your dip to have a bit more of a zing.

ingredients for ranch dip, sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch seasoning mix

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love using real ingredients instead of premade, store-bought seasoning blends, then try our Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix. You’ll love it because it is free of additives but bursting with rich flavor.

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Mixing Bowl — For best results use a clean and dry glass or porcelain bowl to mix your own homemade ranch dip.

Instructions

This section shows how to make homemade ranch dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the printable recipe card below.

MIX INGREDIENTS: Firstly, combine all dip ingredients in a medium bowl. Then stir together with a spoon or spatula until smooth. Afterwards, transfer the finished dip to a serving bowl and serve with chips or a tray of fresh veggies.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love homemade salad dressing then you’ll love our Lemon and Dill Vinaigrette. This flavorful vinaigrette dressing is perfect for pasta, marinades on fish or chicken, or as a salad dressing.

Make Ahead

You can make this dip several hours or up to 2 days ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.

Stef says….

I love serving this cool and zingy ranch dip alongside my yummy Buffalo Chicken Dip. They complement each other perfectly!

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best easy homemade ranch dip.

Tip: Use homemade ranch seasoning mix for this simple recipe.
Tip: Using full-fat versions of sour cream and mayonnaise adds immense flavor to this dip. Furthermore, it gives it a great consistency.
Tip: Add some fresh herbs, like chives or dill, if possible.

What To Serve With Ranch Dip

We love to eat homemade ranch dip with potato chips, tortilla chips and a tray of fresh vegetables. However it also tastes great with Fries, Potato Wedges, Tater Tots, or Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.

Meat and Fish: Serve this easy ranch dip recipe with Air Fryer Fried Fish, Fish Sticks, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets or Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings.

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If you love this easy dip recipe, then you’ll enjoy our 7 layer dip or nacho cheese dip as well as these yummy dips:

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store ranch dip leftovers in an airtight container, ziploc bag or small bowl covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

hand dipping a chip into ranch dip with chips and veggies on the side

Common Questions

What are the best vegetables to serve with this great dip?

We love serving this homemade dip with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices and bell peppers. However, you can serve this best ranch dip with whatever fresh produce you prefer.

How can I make this dip a bit thicker?

You can make this dip a bit thicker in consistency by adding some cream cheese. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the dip. That way it blends in easily.

Is it possible to make this easy dip a bit thinner?

Of course. If you prefer a thinner consistency try adding a little milk or buttermilk to the dip. Additionally you can try adding some extra mayo to thin out the dip.

What to do with leftover ranch dip?

In case you don’t want to use up leftovers for dipping, you can simply thin out the dip to salad dressing consistency and use it with your next fresh green salad.

Can I add any toppings to homemade ranch dip?

By all means!! Try topping your dip with some shredded cheddar cheese, cooked crumbled up bacon and sliced green onions. Super delicious!!

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