It couldn’t be easier, or more delicious, to make this easy BBQ ranch sauce or dressing. Find the best recipe below along with tasty barbecue ranch variations and creative uses!
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Ingredient Notes
While most ingredients are common kitchen items, you may have to pick up a packet of ranch seasoning mix. If you are in desperate need of emergency barbecue ranch sauce (been there), a homemade seasoning substitute is included below.
- Mayonnaise – Use regular or light to save calories
- Sour Cream – Same as mayo, may use regular or light
- BBQ sauce – Choose a favorite bbq sauce, but I love Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Use a traditional thick sauce, rather than a vinegar or mustard based one.
- Ranch seasoning mix – I use Hidden Valley Ranch brand, but see recipe below to make a homemade seasoning
- Milk – Adjust the amount depending if you are using it for a dipping sauce (less) or salad dressing (more).
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How to Make BBQ Ranch
Making ranch bbq couldn’t be easier! Simply mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and use as a sauce or homemade dressing. It makes 1 ½ cups dipping sauce or 2 cups dressing. Store in the fridge up to one week in an airtight container.
If you are really in a hurry, simply mix together equal parts prepared buttermilk ranch dressing and bbq sauce. The sauce will have a thinner consistency, but is still delicious!
To vary the flavor and taste, make honey bbq ranch by adding 1 tablespoon honey or use a honey barbecue sauce. To make spicy bbq ranch, add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or use a spicy bbq sauce.
Barbecue Ranch Dressing
To make BBQ ranch dressing you will have to adjust the amount of milk. I recommend using at least 2% milk. If you only have skim or whole on hand, those will work, but result in a thinner or richer dressing.
Tasty Uses
This easy sauce recipe doubles as a dip or add additional milk for a tasty salad dressing!
- french fries
- burger bowls
- chicken fingers
- pizza sauce
- vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc)
- grilled chicken breast
- burgers
- salads
- roasted potatoes
- lettuce wraps
- crispy baked chicken wings
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5 Minute BBQ Ranch (Sauce or Dressing)
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix,, I recommend Hidden Valley Ranch
- 2-8 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the mayo, sour cream, barbecue sauce, and ranch seasoning mix.
- Add milk to a desired consistency. Use 2-4 tablespoons for a thicker dipping sauce and ½-¾ cup for a dressing. Makes 1 ½ cups – 2 cups.
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This recipe is my favorite 😍
Thank you so much, Michele. So glad you like it!
Best,
Melissa
I made this today and it’s very yummy.
Thank you, Michele. Appreciate it!
Best,
Melissa