This Spicy Ranch is a homemade version of a classic fast food restaurant favorite. This ultra creamy ranch with a kick of heat is perfect for dipping, dunking, and drizzling.
Why you’ll love it
- Easy. You’re 6 ingredients away from your latest condiment obsession!
- Better than Fast-Food. Homemade is always better and bonus: you can make it whenever the craving hits.
- Versatile. Dunk it, drizzle it, dip it…there are so many ways to use spicy ranch!
Ingredients
- Sour Cream – full fat sour cream will give the best texture, but light may be used, if desired. Greek yogurt may also be used.
- Mayonnaise – again full-fat will create the best flavor and texture, but light mayo may also be used. Use a brand that you enjoy the flavor. Duke’s, Kraft, Hellman’s, etc. Greek yogurt may also be used, but you won’t get quite the same flavor and texture.
- Buttermilk – adds a tangy flavor and also thins out the dressing to the perfect consistency. Real buttermilk is recommended, but “regular” milk mixed with lemon juice or vinegar would make an ok substitution.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix – Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix will give you the classic ranch flavor. You can also make your own blend.
- Chili Powder – adds a smoky flavor with a hint of heat to balance out the tanginess of the buttermilk. Feel free to omit or swap with smoked paprika for less heat.
- Hot Sauce – I used Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce and recommend using anywhere from 1-4 tablespoons depending on your heat tolerance. If another brand of hot sauce is used, such as Tabasco you may need more or less, so start with 1 tablespoon and go from there. If you’re using a spicer hot sauce such as a habanero flavored sauce, you’ll definitely use less, so again, start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste, if necessary.
How to make
- Place sour cream, mayo, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, and hot sauce in a bowl, whisk until smooth, then cover, chill, and serve!
What to serve with spicy ranch
- As a drizzle. Drizzle this on your favorite Taco Bell dupes! (Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe coming soon). This is also great on any of your favorite Mexican inspired recipes such as chicken quesadillas.
- As a dip. Pair with nachos, chicken nuggets, fries, pickles, and more!
How to store
Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freezing is not recommended.
– Jennifer
Spicy Ranch
This Spicy Ranch is a homemade version of a classic fast food restaurant favorite. This ultra creamy ranch with a kick of heat is perfect for dipping, dunking, and drizzling.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Yield: 24 tablespoons
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk plus more to thin out if necessary
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix use Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix for best results
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1-4 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot Sauce Original I used 3
Instructions
- Place sour cream, mayo, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix, chili powder, and hot sauce into a bowl, then whisk until smooth.
- Taste and add more hot sauce, if necessary, then cover, chill, and use as desired!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:2 Weeks
Freezer:N/A
Reheat:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Dressing will thicken as it chills in the fridge, so if you’d like a thinner dressing, simply whisk in more buttermilk until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and re-season, if necessary.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Ranch
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 48 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 145mg6%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.03g0%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 66IU1%
Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.03mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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