Homemade Spicy Ranch Seasoning
Elevate your culinary creations with this Homemade Spicy Ranch Seasoning! This vibrant blend of dried buttermilk, garlic, onion, and spices adds a zesty kick to salads, dips, and grilled dishes. Perfect for impressing guests or enhancing your weeknight meals, this seasoning mix is quick to prepare and uses pantry staples for maximum flavor without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: About 12 servings (12 teaspoons) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dried buttermilk
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients: dried buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the spices if desired.
- Transfer the seasoning into an airtight container and label it clearly.
- For best results, let the seasoning sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld.
- Use liberally on salads, grilled veggies, or as a dip base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tsp (4g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the heat by adjusting cayenne pepper levels or swapping in your favorite herbs. This seasoning can be mixed in larger batches for convenience and stored for future use.