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Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Who doesn’t love a creamy and tangy buttermilk ranch dressing at the restaurant? The good news is that you can recreate it at home, with ingredients that you probably already have on hand, plus one secret component that will change your homemade ranch game forever!
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Ingredients  

  • 1 cup full-fat mayo
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Restaurant Style Ranch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chives, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve with your favorite foods!

Notes

Shelf life: The prepared ranch will keep in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 month. Freezing is not recommended as the quality will suffer considerably.
Substitutes: (be aware the consistency might change slightly)
  • Full-fat mayo - substitute for low-fat or fat-free.
  • Full-fat sour cream - substitute for reduced fat or fat free sour cream, or greek yogurt.
  • Chives - substitute for your favorite herbs.
Customizations: To make your ranch sauce unique, you can add ingredients like sriracha, chipotle, balsamic vinegar, honey mustard, lime juice, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 119kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 121mg, Sugar: 1g