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    Home » Dips, Dressings & Sauces

    BBQ Ranch Dressing

    Published: September 16, 2021 - Last updated: February 8, 2023 by Erika

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    BBQ Ranch Dressing is better than anything you can buy at the store. It’s extra creamy and perfect for tossing with salad or used as a dipping sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll never want to go back to the store-bought!

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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips & Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Recipes You'll Love
    • BBQ Ranch Dressing

    Check out my Cane’s Sauce Recipe and my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip for more dressing and dip ideas.

    Use this easy, creamy, delicious BBQ ranch dressing on salads or as a dip with fresh vegetables. Made with mostly pantry ingredients, it's seriously tasty and takes just 5 minutes. You won't believe how easy it is to whip up a batch with this simple recipe!

    It's so good you may never go back to store-bought again!

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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Tastes better than anything store-bought and only takes a few minutes to make.
    • Delicious on salads and as a dip for fresh vegetables, or with chicken nuggets or fries!
    • No tools required beyond a bowl and a spoon or whisk to emulsify it in the dressing.
    • Make a batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge!
    • Easy to adjust to suit your preferences.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

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    • Ketchup: Use your favorite ketchup as the base in this recipe.
    • Brown Sugar: Not only helps sweeten the sauce but deepens the flavor adding just a hint of molasses flavor.
    • Garlic Powder: I love fresh, but it can easily overpower the flavor of this dressing, so I prefer to use the powder for this dressing.
    • Paprika: You could also used smoked paprika.
    • Worcestershire Sauce: This balances the sweetness with savory flavor in the sauce.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar: Gives the sauce a delicious, tangy flavor that helps to balance it perfectly.
    • Fresh Cracked Pepper: Freshly cracked pepper has the best flavor.
    • Milk: I use nonfat for this recipe, but you can use any milk you have on hand.
    • Mayonnaise: Use your favorite brand, preferable a good quality mayo.
    • Ranch Dressing Packet: For the delicious ranch flavor.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

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    Step 1:

    In a mixing bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar until smooth.

    Step 2:

    Add the garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Mix until blended.

    Step 3:

    In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, mayo and ranch packet.

    Step 4:

    Add the ranch mixture to the BBQ mixture and whisk until smooth.

    Step 5:

    Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, then enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    top view of a bowl of dressing next to a bowl of salad.

    Expert Tips & Variations

    • Try substituting the milk for buttermilk for a creamier texture.
    • Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste to make it spicy.
    • Use good quality mayonnaise and ketchup since this makes up the majority of the dressing.
    • Try substituting the mayo for Greek yogurt!
    • Chill the dressing so it’s cold and refreshing.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Place the dressing in an airtight container or a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.

    Freezing: I don't suggest freezing this dressing as the texture will not be the same when thawed.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What do I serve this dressing with?

    The options are limitless. Anywhere you use dressing is perfect! It's great on salads, as a dip for vegetables, french fries, chicken nuggets. It's also great with grilled chicken, as a spread on burgers, wraps, sandwiches and more!

    Why is it better to make homemade dressing?

    This dressing is so easy and quick to make that it would take longer to go to the store than to whip this up. Plus, it just tastes better than the bottled stuff and it's free of additives.

    How do I thicken the dressing?

    Whether you've added too much milk, or you just prefer a thicker consistency, stir an extra spoonful or two of mayonnaise until it's as thick as you'd like.

    How do I thin the dressing down a little?

    If you prefer a thinner consistency to your dressing, add small amounts of milk until the dressing is the right consistency.

    Is this dressing good for outdoor BBQ's?

    Of course! However, since this dressing needs to be stored in the refrigerator, it's recommended that the dressing doesn't sit out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour if it's 90 degrees for hotter.

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    BBQ Ranch Dressing

    Erika
    BBQ ranch dressing is better than anything you can buy at the store. It’s extra creamy and perfect for tossing with salad or used as a dipping sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll never want to go back to the store-bought!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dips, Dressings & Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 150 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cuisinart CTG-00-SMB Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
    • 1 cup nonfat milk
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar until smooth.
    • Add the garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Mix until blended.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, mayo and ranch packet.
    • Add the ranch mixture to the BBQ mixture and whisk until smooth.
    • Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, then enjoy!

    Notes

    • Try substituting the milk for buttermilk for a creamier texture.
    • Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste to make it spicy.
    • Use good quality mayonnaise and ketchup since this makes up the majority of the dressing.
    • Try substituting the mayo for Greek yogurt!
    • Chill the dressing so it’s cold and refreshing.
    • Storing: Place the dressing in an airtight container or a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.
    • Freezing: I don’t suggest freezing this dressing as the texture will not be the same when thawed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 193mgSugar: 5g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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