Monday, June 2, 2014

Better For YOU: Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix


HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX


Homemade ranch dressing mix with an ingredient list you can be proud of {and pronounce ;)}!
Yield: About 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE BULK HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING PACKET MIX:
1 cup Dry Buttermilk
2-1/2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley, divided
2 teaspoons Dried Dill, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Dried Onion Flakes
2-1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
3/4 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
FOR BUTTERMILK DRESSING:
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
3 tablespoons Bulk Homemade Ranch Dressing Packet Mix
2/3 to 1 cup of Buttermilk
FOR DIP:
1 cup Sour Cream
2 tablespoons Bulk Homemade Ranch Dressing Packet Mix

DIRECTIONS:

In a small food processor or blender; measure and add in the dried buttermilk, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill. Place the remaining 1/2 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon dried dill and set off to the side. Measure and add in the onion powder, dried onion flakes, kosher salt, sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Turn on the processor and let it run until all the spices are blended into the buttermilk powder.
Transfer the ranch mix into a jar or container {that has a tight-fitting lid} and add in the reserved parsley and dill. Whisk to combine.
2 tablespoons of the ranch mix is equivalent to one packet.
Store in the fridge for 3-4 months or in the freezer for 6-8.