(Rick’s) Ranch Seasoning, v2.0

Ingredients (all dried):

• 250ml / 1 cup  Buttermilk Powder 
• 60ml / 4 Tbsp. Parsley
• 60ml / 4 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 60ml / 4 Tbsp. Onion Powder
• 45ml / 3 Tbsp. Dill Weed
• 15ml / 1 Tbsp. Chives
• 15ml / 1 Tbsp. Celery Powder
• 15ml / 1 Tbsp. Ground Pepper

In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients to combine. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Notes:  The key ingredient to ranch seasoning mix is dried buttermilk powder, available in the baking aisle or near the powdered milk.  It can be used for pancakes, waffles, and other recipes calling for buttermilk.  Refrigerate the powder once opened.  The powder stores for at least 2 months in the refrigerator and it keeps indefinitely in the freezer.  Use it within 5 days if you mix the powder with sour cream or (?).

Homemade Ranch Dip: Mix together ¼ cup of ranch seasoning mix with 1 cup of sour cream and 2 tablespoons buttermilk.

Homemade Ranch Dressing: Mix together ¼ cup ranch seasoning mix with 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup buttermilk.

Ranch Chicken Fingers: When dredging chicken tenders in flour, egg, and cornflakes, add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix to the flour to give more flavor.

Ranch Popcorn: Toss 8 cups of popcorn with 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix.

Roasted Ranch Potato Wedges: Toss 1 pound of potato wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix. Roast at 400ºF for about 30 minutes, until tender.

From: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a91701/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix/  January 2026, v1

Original recipe was pretty bland, so I doubled ingredients and added celery powder. Feb. 2026, v2