Homemade Ranch Chip Dip
A creamy, herb-packed dip perfect for tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers. Ready in 10 minutes with pantry staples!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Whisk For blending ingredients
- 1 Measuring spoons For spices
- 1 Serving Bowl With chips
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise Light or full-fat
- ¼ cup Sour Cream Plain unsweetened
- ¼ cup Buttermilk For tanginess
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Or white vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Dill
- ½ tsp Dried Parsley
- ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Seasonings:
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more garlic/onion if desired).
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Pair with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers.
Notes
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Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Customization: Add hot sauce for heat or blue cheese crumbles for a fancier twist.
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Budget Tip: Buy spices in bulk to reduce per-use costs.