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This buffalo ranch sauce is perfect for dipping or as a dressing! Use it for veggies, fries, chicken, and more.
I’m all about clutch sauces; any homemade sauce that can be made in minutes with little pre-planning. This buffalo ranch sauce comes together in just a few minutes! It’s a killer sauce that’s creamy, tangy, spicy, savory, and ideal for dunking just about anything.
Try it with veggie sticks, fries, or chicken thighs, or drizzle it over a crisp green salad. It’s a quick win that everyone goes crazy for!
Ingredients in Buffalo Ranch Sauce
This buffalo ranch sauce has just a few major ingredients, plus a handful of spices you’ll likely have in your spice cabinet. The combination of mayonnaise and sour cream makes a rich, thick base. If you prefer, you can swap out the sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter spin.
The ingredients you’ll need for buffalo ranch are:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Frank’s hot sauce
- Garlic
- Spices: Dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- Fresh chives, optional
The Key: Dried Dill
The key to any homemade ranch recipe is dried dill. Dill adds a classic ranch flavor and tastes just like the ranch powder sold in grocery stores.
Buying dried dill for your spice cabinet is handy for ranch-flavored dips and dressings like buffalo ranch, ranch dip, or chipotle ranch. It’s also a key flavoring, adding a herby undertone to recipes like this tortellini salad and this broccoli potato soup.
Sour Cream vs Greek Yogurt
Using Greek yogurt in this buffalo ranch sauce makes it taste lighter and reduces the overall calories. Full-fat Greek yogurt is preferable, as it reduces calories while still lending richness to the flavor.
Sour cream is my favorite in this sauce, though. It makes it rich, creamy, and perfect for dipping and drizzling.
Ways to Use It
This buffalo ranch sauce is ultra versatile; it works as a dip, drizzle, or dressing for just about anything! Here are a few great ways to use it:
- Veggie sticks like carrots and celery
- French fries
- Cauliflower wings or crispy cauliflower
- Chicken thighs or chicken wings
Storage Info
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Dietary Notes
This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Buffalo Ranch
This buffalo ranch sauce is perfect for dipping or as a dressing! Use it for veggies, fries, chicken, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: ¾ cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Sauce
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup high quality mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Frank’s hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve immediately. Stores refrigerated for 2 weeks or more.
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