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BBQ Ranch Dressing & Dipping Sauce

Creamy BBQ Ranch Dressing & Dipping Sauce You’ll Love

This BBQ Ranch Dressing & Dipping Sauce combines sweet BBQ flavor with creamy ranch, perfect for salads, dips, and grilled favorites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauces
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise Adds creaminess; substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • ⅔ cup sour cream Contributes tanginess; plain yogurt can be used if sour cream is unavailable.
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce Provides sweetness; choose favorite flavor or a hot variant.
  • ½ cup milk Adjusts consistency; buttermilk can be used for a richer flavor.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Enhances tang; always opt for freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix Infuses herbal flavor; can be homemade or store-bought.
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Adds subtle spice.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and barbecue sauce until smooth and well combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in milk and freshly squeezed lemon juice until well incorporated. This should take around 1-2 more minutes of mixing.
  3. Sprinkle in ranch seasoning mix and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until evenly distributed. This should take about 1 minute.
  4. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Taste the dressing after chilling. If a thinner consistency is desired, slowly add more milk, mixing well until preferred texture is achieved.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Chill time enhances flavor; if the dressing thickens too much, add a splash of milk to restore the desired consistency.

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