Dairy Queen Ranch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise full-fat preferred
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 –2 teaspoons milk optional, for thinning
- Pinch of sugar optional, for slight sweetness
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream to a medium bowl
- Whisk until completely smooth with no lumps
- Add parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
- Whisk gently until evenly combined
- Taste and add a pinch of sugar if desired
- Leave as-is for dip consistency or add milk 1 teaspoon at a time for dressing
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Stir once before serving
Notes
Resting time is essential for smooth, mellow flavor
Use dried herbs only for authentic Dairy Queen taste
Avoid vinegar, lemon juice, or fresh garlic
Full-fat ingredients give the closest restaurant-style texture
Flavor improves after several hours or overnight