Best 5 Creamy And Cheesy Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Prepare to indulge in a flavor explosion with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate creamy and cheesy ranch dressing. Discover the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, our carefully curated tips, tricks, and variations will elevate your dressing game to new heights. Get ready to transform ordinary salads, dips, and snacks into culinary masterpieces with our delectable ranch dressing recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RANCH DRESSING II



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This ranch dressing is great because it doesn't have all the chemicals and preservatives that many do. You can also use buttermilk in place of the sour cream, if you like.

Provided by DAWNIA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING



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Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1/2 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed if using canned beans
1/2 cup whole milk or 2 percent Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
1 ice cube, if using Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon each minced tarragon and dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CREAMY RANCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Creamy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup buttermilk, skim
1 clove garlic, put through a press
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chives, finely snipped
salt, optional
pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
  • Process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 828.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 27.4

CREAMY RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield One cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY PARMESAN RANCH DRESSING



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I am a Ranch Dressing lover, and have tried a number of store brands and homemade recipes. After trying different ingredients, I came up with this blend which is now my favorite. It's great on salads, as a dip, or on baked potatoes.

Provided by judy1104

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Make sure everything is well distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. It's best when made the day before so the ingredients have time to blend.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. Use fresh herbs, real buttermilk, and high-quality mayonnaise.
  • Don't overmix the dressing. Overmixing can cause the dressing to become thick and clumpy. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the dressing with your favorite foods. Ranch dressing is great on salads, sandwiches, wraps, and chicken wings.

Conclusion:

Ranch dressing is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. By following the tips in this article, you can make the best ranch dressing you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dressing, give this creamy and cheesy ranch dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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