Easy Hot Honey Ranch Recipe
This Easy Hot Honey Ranch recipe is a flavorful and creamy dressing combining the sweetness of honey with a kick of cayenne and spices. Perfect for salads, dipping sauces, or drizzling over your favorite dishes, it blends classic ranch flavors with a spicy-sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ¼ cups 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Hot Honey Ranch Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)
- 4 tablespoons honey (if using hot honey, see notes below)
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, 4 tablespoons honey, 1 ½ teaspoons dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Whisk Together: Using a whisk, thoroughly combine all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well blended. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more buttermilk to reach desired consistency.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Let the flavors meld for at least an hour before using, although it can be used immediately.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 7 to 10 days for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute regular honey with hot honey for an extra spicy kick.
- Adjust the amount of buttermilk to thin out the dressing as needed depending on preference.
- This dressing works great as a salad dressing, dip for veggies or wings, or drizzle for sandwiches.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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