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Homemade ranch dip in just 5 minutes! This version has lots of yummy dill flavor and uses dried spices - no chopping or messing up a ton of dishes! This ranch dip recipe is particularly delicious with homemade pan fried potato chips or baked chicken tenders.
Unlike some people who love eating a wide variety of foods, I adore ranch. BUT, it has to be good. Hidden Valley is not good. Homemade bar ranch from a packet is good. Those packets are also Hidden Valley, so riddle me that. I think it's something about the combo of less preservatives, less or no mayo, that makes "homemade" ranch so wonderful.
I've seen a ton of no-packet homemade ranch ideas on the internet, and a lot of them call with powdered milk or something similar to achieve a more classic flavor. I don't love having ingredients around that only can be used for one or two things, though, so I don't use anything but spices and sour cream in my ranch.
So we'll kick off Super Bowl week with this! Easy ranch dip that is perfect for a game-viewing extravaganza but also wonderful to have on hand at all times for the "I should eat a veggie" moments that sometimes happen on Mondays.
Even in this simplified version of homemade ranch dip, this is a dip that gets devoured so quickly every time I make it. It's a great way to add some veggies to an appetizer spread, perfect for dunking potato chips or wings, and if you have friends like ours you may want to make a double batch for your super bowl gathering.
This does have a strong dill flavor, so if you aren't super into dill cut the amount in half when you make this and add a few extra pinches from there based on your preference.
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How Do You Make Homemade Ranch Dip From Scratch?
The ingredients are so simple! Sour cream, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley.
Fresh herbs are great, but this is really wonderful using dried herbs and pantry staples. Another secret is full-fat sour cream, just don't skimp here please, the flavor is so different. We're going forrich.
The method is, there is no method. Stir the ingredients together, taste, YUM. The flavor gets better as the dip sets, so I like to make it early in the day or even a day or two in advance so the flavors can meld in the fridge.
This is called meal prep.
Serve with anything! I love a big bright veggie platter with ranch dip, but anything you usually eat with ranch is perfect for this dip.
I particularly like this with spicy things like Nashville hot chicken tenders, buffalo chicken, that sort of thing. YUM.
Classic, simple, delicious, yummy. Enjoy this!
Easy Homemade Dill Ranch Dip For Chips
Super easy homemade ranch dip that is done in just 5 minutes and is perfect for your next veggie platter!
4.95 from 72 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, and let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.
Serve with veggies, chips, wings, or any dipper you like.
Enjoy!
Notes
This is best made at least an hour in advance. I like to make a batch on the weekends as meal prep to eat with raw veggies throughout the week!
Stores in the fridge for at least a week.
To make into a salad dressing, use 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup milk, keep everything else the same.
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
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Erin
This dip recipe was exactly what I was lookomg for! Thanks so much!!
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I'm so glad, I hope you love it!
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Laura
I really like being able to make this at home. Thanks for the recipe.Reply
Sue
Yum! Ranch is a sure winner in this house!Reply
Leslie
Perfect homemade ranch recipe!Reply
Audrey
Homemade ranch is always best! Loved this recipe.Reply
Emily Flint
Ranch is an all-time favorite of mine and this recipe is perfect!Reply
Lindsay
Thank you!
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Kay
Love this recipe, will be making it again as everyone loved it, thanks for sharing 🙂Reply
Jessica Formicola
I always try to make homemade condiments whenever I can, and this ranch looks incredible! Making some right now to dip my veggies into!Reply
Amy
Yum! I could literally put this on a everything!Reply
Lindsay
Saaaaaame.
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Debra
Bam...just like that it's done and delish!Reply
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
This is one of the best ranch recipes I've used. I love the dill in it!Reply
swathi iyer
This Ranch dip looks delicious great for homemade chips. Need to try this both.Reply
Alexandra
This is such a delicious recipe for homemade ranch. Huge fan of dill, and the flavour was on point - yum!Reply
Darcey
Soooo good!!! Served it with wings and a wedge salad. Had to double the batch!!Reply
Holly S
Fabulous and easy recipe. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.Reply
Joanne
Just made it today and it was perfect! Thanks so much for saving me from the $2.00 packetsReply
Lindsay
YES, I love hearing this. So glad you liked it!
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