The Only Ranch Recipe You’ll Ever Need!

This isn’t my usual kind of post… but lately I’ve been loving hosting!

Having people over, setting the table, putting out a few simple things—it’s quickly become one of my favorite ways to spend a night.

And this ranch has been one of my go-tos. It’s easy, it’s really good, and somehow it’s always the first thing people ask me for.

So I figured I’d share it here.

Why I love this recipe

It’s:

• super easy
• made with ingredients you probably already have
• Takes 5 minutes to make
• and somehow tastes so much better than anything from a bottle

It’s the kind of thing you throw together quickly, but it feels a little elevated (which I’m always into).

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (1 cup) sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk (i sometimes use half & half) 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip!)
• 1/2 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch dry seasoning
• 1/2 tsp (or a little more) Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Instructions:

1. Add everything to a bowl
2. Mix together with a whisk until smooth
3. Chill in the fridge before serving

Store in the fridge — lasts about a week

That’s it. Truly.

A few notes (because I’ve made this a lot now)

• It gets better after it sits for a bit—so if you can, make it ahead
• If it’s too thick, just add a splash of milk
• Fresh herbs make it feel extra special, but dried still works perfectly

How I use it

Honestly… on everything.

• with veggies
• as a dip for fries
• on sandwiches
• drizzled over salads
• and once (accidentally) as a pizza dip… which I fully stand by

I love having little “go-to” things like this—easy recipes that you can bring anywhere or make for yourself that just feel a bit more thoughtful.

This one has definitely become a staple for me.

If you try it, let me know what you think… or what you end up putting it on.

XO,
Shaef