This recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning packs in the same flavor as Hidden Valley Ranch Packets without the added preservatives, dairy, sugar, or MSG.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning can be used just as you would a store-bought packet, to make Ranch Dressing, a quick dip, or to add flavor to dishes like Air Fryer Potatoes, or Bacon Ranch Potato Salad.

Jar of homemade ranch seasoning blend on white counter.

Reasons to Love Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Flavorful. From Ranch Dressing to Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, Homemade Ranch Seasoning will add incredible flavor to so many recipes!
Cheap. With a few dried spices, you have everything you need to make Homemade Ranch Seasoning for pennies!
Quality Ingredients. This recipe for homemade ranch seasoning gives you the flavor of Hidden Valley Ranch Packets, without the need to add in dairy, MSG, sugar, or preservatives.
Dairy-Free. I have a lot of people in my family with dairy allergies. Keeping this spice blend on hand, allows me to make dairy-free ranch-seasoned recipes that they too, can enjoy.

Ingredients Needed for Ranch Seasoning

This recipe for ranch seasoning is made with basic spices you probably have on hand at all times. It is the combination of dill, and basil that gives this seasoning its signature "ranch" flavor.

Ingredients for Ranch Seasoning in white dish labeled with text.

Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Dried Basil
Dried Dill Weed
Salt
Pepper

∗ important to remember ∗

When making homemade ranch seasoning be sure to use spices less than 6 months old for optimum flavor.

Adding Buttermilk Powder

While this recipe is extremely flavorful without the need to add buttermilk powder, if you would like an exact replica of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, add ⅓ cup of powdered buttermilk powder to the spice blend.

How to Store Ranch Seasoning

Just like all homemade spice blends, I recommend storing this Ranch Seasoning in an airtight container and storing it in a cool, dark place, like the pantry, for up to 6 months.

how to replace Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packets

For every 1-ounce packet, use 2 tablespoons of this homemade seasoning blend.

Recipes Using Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Beyond using this homemade ranch seasoning as a replacement for a Hidden Valley Packet, you can also use it in many other ways to add flavor to dishes.

I use this blend of seasonings to make a quick Homemade Ranch Dressing by mixing 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning with ¼ cup each of sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk.
Prepare Ranch Dip by mixing together 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning with ¼ cup sour cream and ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise and serve with veggies or chips.
Give your Fish Sticks or Chicken Strips a punch of ranch flavor, by adding 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning mix to the flour mixture prior to breading the fish or chicken.
Skip the dry rub and use this Ranch Seasoning as your rub instead when making Air Fryer Chicken Breast or Air Fryer Pork Chops.
Use this mixture to change up classic potato salad and make a crazy-good Ranch Potato Salad.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of this Ranch Seasoning to homemade coleslaw for additional flavor.
Make a melt-in-your-mouth Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast using this seasoning blend.

More Homemade Seasoning Blends

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning - Without Buttermilk Powder

This recipe for Ranch Seasoning packs in the same flavor as Hidden Valley Ranch Packets without the added preservatives, dairy, sugar, or MSG.

4.78 from 18 votes

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: packet

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small dish, combine all the ingredients together until well combined. store in an airtight container. If you prefer the texture to be finer, pulse the spices in a mini food processor.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in the pantry for up to 6 months if not used immediately.
To use in place of a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning, use 2 tablespoons of this homemade mixture.

Notes

Nutrition values are for the entire recipe.

Be sure to use spices that are no older than 6 months for the best taste.

Feel free to double or triple to keep on hand in the pantry for up 6 months.

Nutrition

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