This buffalo ranch sauce has the classic creamy-tangy buttermilk-ranch base, with an added spicy kick from the addition of hot sauce and Cayenne pepper. I love this as a dip for veggies sticks and crisps, as a dressing for salad or as a topping for burgers and crispy chicken.
I was first introduced to ranch on a trip to the US and ever since I’ve been obsessed with trying ALL the different flavours! It’s almost impossible to find fresh ranch in the UK so I regularly make my own homemade ranch instead and add extra flavours.
This Buffalo Ranch is creamy and spicy with that signature spicy buffalo tang my family and I are hooked on!
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📋 Ingredients
Hot Pepper Sauce – We’re looking for lots of tang in this recipe, to provide balance with the cream, I like Franks Hot Sauce, but any similar type of hot pepper sauce will do. Don’t be tempted to swap it out for Sriracha or sweet chilli sauce, though. The hot sauce is what gives this dressing its signature buffalo flavour.
Herbs – This recipe calls for freshly chopped, dill, chives, and parsley. Or you can substitute each of them for 1/2 tsp of the dried versions.
Seasonings – We’re using a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
How to make it:
***Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post***
- This recipe is very simple, all you need to do is place all the ingredients in a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until it’s all combined!
Pro Tip
Don’t be tempted to stir all the ingredients together with a metal spoon in a glass jar, see the Homemade Ranch Dressing post for my big fail! 😆
It’s unbelievably quick and easy to make, and you can keep covered in the fridge for up to a week!
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Pin It🍽️ What to serve it with
- This is the perfect dip for finger foods like:
- Cheeseburger Spring Rolls or Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings, Crispy Fried Chicken, Hot Honey Chicken
- Or, with some fresh chopped veggies and Baked Tortilla Chips!
It’s one of those dips you bring to a gathering once and then you’re asked to bring it again, again, and again!
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cover and store in the fridge for up to a week.
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Buffalo Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) buttermilk
- 2 tbsp hot pepper sauce (I use Frank's original)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or use ½ tsp dried
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or use ½ tsp dried
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or use ½ tsp dried
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or use garlic salt, but omit the regular salt)
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a mason jar. Place the lid on and shake until combined.120 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise, 120 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream, 45 ml (3 tbsp) buttermilk, 2 tbsp hot pepper sauce, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator (keeps for up to one week).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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