These Zesty Ranch Recipes Go Far Beyond the Bottled Dressing
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There are two types of people: those who eat their food dry and those who believe that everything should be dipped in a creamy condiment of some sort. If you fall into the latter category, and you’re anything like Ree Drummond, odds are the condiment in question happens to be ranch more often than not! The creamy, herbaceous dressing is one of Ree’s favorites. And for her kids, they would pour it on just about anything! “I use it like I imagine most people do, on salads, but my boys will put it on pizza and burgers...not hot dogs yet, but give them time,” she says. While there aren’t any ranch hot dog recipes on this list, you’ll find the best ranch-flavored meal ideas for the ultimate dill-icious dinner!
Here, you’ll find chicken dinners, potato sides, and pasta salads infused with parsley, dill, chives, and all the fresh flavors that make ranch the king of dressings. If you aren’t in the mood to chop, there are plenty of ranch-flavored recipes that start with a packet of ranch seasoning mix, like Ree’s sheet-pan ranch pork and veggies or the chicken bacon ranch dip. And while we don’t disagree that ranch goes far beyond a salad dressing, there are tons of crunchy, fresh salads tossed with Ree’s homemade ranch dressing, like the wedge salad and ranch chopped salad recipes. Regardless of what herbaceous creation you add to your weeknight dinner lineup, you’re sure to find at least one new way to enjoy the delightful dressing right here!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This creative casserole combines three tasty ingredients—tender chicken, smoky bacon, and zesty ranch—for your new favorite family dinner. Use store-bought or homemade ranch seasoning for a tangy, herby explosion of flavor!
Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe.
Buttermilk Ranch Angel Biscuits
You've heard of ranch dressing, but what about ranch butter? This stellar side dish features fluffy, tall buttermilk biscuits that are coated with homemade ranch seasoning-infused butter.
Get the Buttermilk Ranch Angel Biscuits recipe.
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
These individually prepared cups of bacon cheddar ranch goodness are so good you won't want to stop at one serving! Instead of ranch seasoning mix, this dip calls for sour cream, whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, and dill for a fresh take on the typically bottled dressing.
Get Ree's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip recipe.
Ranch Potatoes
Crispy potatoes nestled in a pool of homemade ranch are utterly irresistible! The potatoes are coated in ranch seasoning mix for double the zesty flavor.
Get the Ranch Potatoes recipe.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon and ranch are a match made in heaven, and this colorful pasta salad is proof! In this recipe, tender cavatappi noodles, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs are covered in a hearty drizzle of homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ree's homemade ranch will take the recipes on this list to the next level! If you're looking to go beyond store-bought dressing, all you'll need is some mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, and fresh herbs like dill, chives, parsley, and oregano.
Get Ree's Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe.
Ranch Slaw
This creamy, refreshing slaw is full of fresh, chopped herbs and veggies! Crunchy coleslaw, carrots, and scallions are coated in a creamy homemade ranch dressing for the perfect pairing to any cookout mains.
Get Ree's Ranch Slaw recipe.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
This hearty party dip is packed with texture and flavor thanks to chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning mix, chopped pimientos, and green onion for an herbaceous kick. It's made with a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, so it's delightfully dippable!
Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip recipe.
Ranch Oyster Crackers
This recipe proves that you can have the zesty, herbaceous flavors of ranch without the creaminess! Oyster crackers are covered in butter and coated in lots of seasoning, including ranch mix and dried dill, then baked to golden-brown perfection.
Get the Ranch Oyster Crackers recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
This nostalgic sandwich just got a spicy, tangy upgrade! Instead of ground beef, these sloppy joes are filled with saucy buffalo chicken and topped with lots of ranch dressing for a cooling touch.
Get the Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe.
Sheet-Pan Ranch Pork and Veggies
This simple supper of roasted pork and veggies is taken to the next level with a packet of ranch dressing mix! Plus, everything is made right in a sheet pan, so cleanup is an absolute breeze.
Get Ree's Sheet-Pan Ranch Pork and Veggies recipe.
BLT Pasta Salad
This inventive dish is everything you love about the sandwich but with pasta in place of bread! In addition to the ripe tomatoes and crispy, salty bacon, this salad features another standout: a creamy dressing made with zesty ranch seasoning mix.
Get the BLT Pasta Salad recipe.
Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ranch pairs perfectly with so many different ingredients, but a crunchy wedge of iceberg lettuce is certainly at the top of the list! This steak dinner side salad is made even tastier with lots of homemade ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Get Ree's Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe.
Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball
This pretty party appetizer makes it perfectly acceptable to eat a ball of cheese! The ranch-flavored cheese ball, made of cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, scallions, and bacon, is coated in even more scallions and bacon and served up with crackers for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Get Ree's Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Ranch Cucumber Salad
A cooling cucumber ranch salad makes for the perfect accompaniment to Ree's saucy buffalo chicken meatballs. The salad is so easy to make with thinly sliced cucumbers, celery leaves, and homemade ranch dressing.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe.
Ranch Chopped Salad
Looking for the ideal accompaniment to your next grilled chicken or steak dinner? Ree's ranch chopped salad is just the thing! Along with homemade ranch, this salad is packed with crispy bacon, tomato, green onion, and cheddar cheese.
Get Ree's Ranch Chopped Salad recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Whether we're talking wings, dip, or wraps, buffalo chicken and ranch simply belong together! This handheld meal features hot buffalo chicken, crunchy veggies, and a refreshing ranch-blue cheese dressing.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Wraps recipe.
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