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Ranch Dip Recipe

 This Ranch dip recipe is creamy and easy to make. This homemade ranch dip with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, is perfect for all of your dipping. 

Maybe it is just my friends and family, but it seems like creamy ranch dip is the “it” dip. Burger spread and fry dip is pretty good too but there is just something about ranch.

 This Ranch dip recipe is creamy and easy to make. This homemade ranch dip with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, is perfect for all of your dipping. 

Whenever I go out to dinner with friends, chances are there will be some ranch at the table, and we’re not always eating salad. It turns out that ranch is great with french fries, chicken tenders, burgers, veggies, bread and even pizza.

Veggies dipped in ranch

 

We don’t only eat ranch at restaurants either, it is also pretty popular at home.  But with so many varieties available at the grocery store, which one is the best? Let me make things easy for you, don’t buy any. Make it yourself. You probably have most of the ingredients at your fingertips each and every day.

Some people may suggest that it is really easy to just buy a bottle of ranch or one of those ranch packets. And it is but it is also really easy to make creamy ranch dip at home.

I started making it when I reached for a bottle of ranch for some fries I was making for dinner and I didn’t have any. I don’t know about you, but I need ranch with my fries.

Ranch Dip for vegetables.

What ingredients do you need to make the best homemade ranch dip recipe?

Knowing the gist of the ingredients in ranch, I scoured the fridge and pantry finding mayo, sour cream, dill, granulated garlic, vinegar and salt and pepper. A quick mix of all the ingredients,  and 30 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle and voilà! I had ranch dip just in time for dinner.

 This Ranch dip recipe is creamy and easy to make. This homemade ranch dip with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, is perfect for all of your dipping. 

Is there a difference between ranch dip and ranch dressing?

Ranch dip, like this version, is often thicker than traditional ranch dressing. Instead of using buttermilk, sour cream is used which helps make it a little more dip-able than ranch dip.

Thick and creamy homemade ranch dip

What is good with ranch dip?

I use creamy ranch dip for just about everything. You can dip chicken wings it it. Jojo Potatoes, and potato chips. I also use serve it with veggie trays at parties and as a dip for chips. What are you favorite ways to use ranch dip?

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Creamy ranch dip is creamy and easy to make. This homemade ranch dip with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, is perfect for all of your dipping. 

Ranch Dip Recipe

 This Ranch dip recipe is creamy and easy to make. This homemade ranch dip with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, is perfect for all of your dipping. 
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dry dill weed or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes to let all the flavors mingle.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.9gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.4g
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  • Reply
    Jaquelyn
    December 17, 2023 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Some of the best ranch I’ve had! Quick and easy to make. Absolutely obsessed, was even more delicious the next day.

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      Deseree
      December 17, 2023 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you for the nice comment, Jaquelyn!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

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    DJ
    February 25, 2022 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Excellent! Won’t be buying ready-made dill-ranch dip anymore.

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    Kathi
    July 5, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    I make this all the time! For some variation, sometimes I’ll add a little tarragon and lemon juice — gives it kind of Greek Ranch dip flavor.

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      Deseree
      July 5, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      ooooh I love that idea!! Totally going to try it!

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    Barbara
    December 6, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Shoot! I don’t have any dill weed, and it isn’t something I would expect to ever buy. This may sound like a dumb question, but I am serious: Could I substitute dill pickle juice for the vinegar, and add some parsley flakes?

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      Deseree
      December 6, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Not a stupid question at all! You could certainly try that! I’d start with adding a teaspoon or two and then work your way up. My only concern would be that some pickle brine has color in it so it might color the dip.

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    Diann Athey
    March 20, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love Ranch dressing (dip), but have always had trouble with the MSG in most store products. I am thrilled to find a great sounding Ranch dip (dressing) I can make at home! As soon as I get fresh dill from the store I will make it and your Jojo Potatoes. Thank you, thank you, Dee

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      Deseree
      March 21, 2019 at 8:17 am

      You are so welcome Dee! Hope you enjoy this and the jojos as much as we do!

  • Reply
    Evelyn Parks
    February 17, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Can’t wait to try this with your recipe for fried cheese sticks

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    Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
    February 15, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    I’m drooling this is everything I love!

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    Billy
    February 15, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    Love this dip – love that it has dill! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to make it again.

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    Megan Ancheta
    February 15, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Dip, baby, dip! This sounds like the perfect dipping sauce for veggies or chips, or even wings! Love it!

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    Cathy
    February 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

    I would put this on everything! Love how easy it is, too!

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    Catalina
    February 14, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This dip looks fabulous! I should try it for our game night!

  • Reply
    Steph
    February 14, 2019 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    I could eat this dip all day! So delicious!!

  • Reply
    Kimberly
    February 13, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Simple and delish, love it!

  • Reply
    Dee
    February 13, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazingldelicious! The perfect dip

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    ronrnthmpsn
    July 18, 2018 at 9:21 am

    do you put ranch in this recipe

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    Michael Garcia
    February 11, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! 😊 I have this in bulk this doesn’t last long in my house, super delicious and very easy to make! It’s definitely a crowd pleaser when I have family gatherings or just a simple dip to have with veggies

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      Deseree
      February 12, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Yes! Ranch is always a crowd pleaser!

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    Serita
    March 10, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    I make my own ranch too, but wanted to share for other dieter’s sakes that you can absolutely not tell the difference AT ALL making it with fat free sour cream and light mayo. Make yourself feel a little less guilty for dipping everything in it! :-)) Play with the spices too…cayenne, basil, onion powder, etc…mmmm! If it’s too thick, add a Tablespoon at a time of water or skim milk. Keeps great for a couple of weeks.

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    Deseree
    December 21, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    Hey Rachel- While it doesn’t last long in our house either, I’m sure it would last at least a week or two. Hope this helps! :)

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    rachel
    December 21, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    How long will the dressing keep in the fridge? (Not that it will last very long)

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    gaga
    August 19, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    I never knew it was so easy! I’m going to have to try this as soon as I finish the bottle that’s already in the fridge. Thanks!

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    Dale Creekmur
    August 8, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper… to taste? or is there a recommended measuring?

    Any way to slip the name of the recipe in the title of the email? Like to replace “Your daily dish from Life’s Ambrosia” with “Creamy Ranch Dip?” The “from” indicates it’s from “Life’s Ambrosia.” Just a thought – makes finding a favorite recipe easier. Actually, they’re all favorites! Thanks!

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      Deseree
      August 8, 2009 at 9:36 am

      Hey Dale, I’m glad you like the recipes! And thank you for the suggestion, we’ve made the change so that now email subject lines will include the name of the recipe. As far as the salt and pepper goes, for many recipes I like to say “to taste” because some people love lots of salt and others not so much. Since you can’t take it out once you add too much I like to let people decide for themselves how much to salt it. Hope this helps! :)

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    Yvo
    August 5, 2009 at 10:55 am

    Funny, I was just thinking the other day that I needed to figure out how to make this stuff myself. And I would never have guessed these as the ingredients… good stuff! Thanks! I will definitely be making this sooner than later :)

  • Reply
    Theresa
    August 5, 2009 at 7:45 am

    Yum! I’m planning on making some homemade ranch this evening! My recipe is a little different than yours, but I might try yours next time.

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    Jenny
    August 5, 2009 at 7:15 am

    Very cool, I know sometimes our hands work independently of our brain! I am guilty of that! Thanks for the recipe. It’s nice to actually have REAL homemade ranch not the stuff from the envelope. Thanks Des.

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    dropfood
    August 5, 2009 at 5:18 am

    I love this simple recipe

  • Reply
    Deseree
    August 4, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Thank you for catching that Jenny! I accidentally repeated it, it’s fixed now.

  • Reply
    Jenny MacKinnell
    August 4, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Is the 1 tsp. granulated garlic repeated by accident or is it granulated something else?

  • Reply
    Jonna
    August 4, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I’ve tried many of the recipes, and they are wonderful.
    If you have the time visit my baking blog:

    http://getoffyourbuttandbake.blogspot.com

    Thanks again,
    Jonna

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    Crystal
    August 4, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Sounds yummy, and SO easy! Thanks!

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