Zesty Ranch Dip Recipes

SOUTHWEST RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Add the spices and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust as needed.
• Chill until ready to serve. The heat will increase a little bit overnight, so keep that in mind if you are making this ahead of time. Enjoy!

SPICY SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together the ranch-style salad dressing, the two hot pepper sauces, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Chill for at least one hour.

ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Pulse 2 teaspoons each fresh thyme, oregano and marjoram, 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 chopped carrot, 3 roughly chopped scallions, 1/2 seeded jalapeno, 1 garlic clove, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 8 ounces each low-fat cottage cheese and fat-free plain Greek yogurt, and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until well combined. Serve with crudites.

HOMEMADE RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• This dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

ZESTY NACHO DIP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomatoes, chiles, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. , Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, with chips.

ZESTY BAKED RITZ CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 300 degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the entire packet of ranch seasoning mix.
• Add the crackers to the bowl and gently toss and coat them in the butter mixture. Evenly sprinkle the parmesan cheese in with the butter coated crackers.
• Place the crackers on your parchment lined baking sheets in a single layer (otherwise they tend to stick together).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.

DILL PICKLE DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix pickle dip base ingredients: In the bowl of a food processor or a mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, ranch mix, garlic, onion, celery salt and lemon juice. Process or beat until creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Fold in remaining ingredients: Add the pickles, dill, chives, breadcrumbs and celery. Gently stir/fold to combine.
• Chill (for best taste): Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight. (Note: I recommend refrigerating at least 8 hours for the most flavor!)
• Serve: Taste and adjust the dip for seasoning with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Garnish with remaining pickles and breadcrumbs. Serve and enjoy!

SUNNY'S SPICY RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the dressing, hot sauce and basil in a bowl and mix.
• Serving suggestion: Drizzle over pizza.

NO-GUILT ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Place the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits in a mixing bowl. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, horseradish, basil, thyme, pepper, paprika, chili powder, sea salt, and dill. Mix until evenly blended. Cover, and chill several hours to allow the flavors to meld.