Lately, I’ve been making a bigger effort to switch over as many things as I can to homemade — not because I’m trying to be fancy, but because I actually want to know what I’m feeding my family. Store-bought packets are convenient, sure, but they’re also full of ingredients that sound more like a science project than food.

This homemade ranch dry mix is one of the easiest swaps I’ve made. It’s fresh, clean, chemical-free, and honestly tastes way better than anything that comes in a shiny little envelope. Plus, you can whip up a big batch, stash it in your pantry, or give as gifts and never worry about running out again.

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🍶 Ingredients (Small Batch – Equals 1 Store Packet)

• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  
• 1 tablespoon dried dill
  
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
  
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• ½–1 teaspoon black pepper
  

Optional but delicious:

• ½ teaspoon paprika
  
• 1 teaspoon powdered buttermilk for that classic ranch tang
  

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🌿 Big Batch Ranch Mix (Fills Small Mason Jars!)

If you want to stock your pantry and gift a few jars to your favorite people, here’s the larger version:

Big Batch (About 8–10 Gift Jars)

• 1 cup dried parsley
  
• ½ cup dried dill
  
• ½ cup garlic powder
  
• ½ cup onion powder
  
• ½ cup dried chives
  
• 2 tablespoons salt
  
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
  
• Optional: 2 tablespoons paprika + ½ cup powdered buttermilk
  

Mix everything together in a big bowl and scoop into 4 oz mason jars. Each jar makes several ranch packets’ worth — perfect for gifting during the holidays, teacher gifts, hostess gifts, or your chicken-keeping friends who live on ranch dressing like the rest of us.

Add a cute label or tie a sprig of dried thyme around the jar, and it looks instantly Pinterest-worthy with almost zero effort.

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🫙 How to Use Your Ranch Mix

Ranch Dressing

• 1 tablespoon ranch mix
  
• ½ cup mayo
  
• ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  Stir, chill, enjoy.
  

Ranch Dip

• 1 tablespoon ranch mix
  
• 1 cup sour cream
  

Seasoning Ideas

Sprinkle on:

• Roasted potatoes
  
• Popcorn
  
• Chicken thighs
  
• Burgers
  
• Ranch butter (you’re welcome)
  
• Pasta salad
  
• Fresh veggies
  

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Final Touch

This is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making over and over because it’s cheap, delicious, and totally customizable. Plus, gifting little jars of homemade ranch mix? That’s peak cozy homemaker energy — and people love it.

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