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    Bacon Ranch Dressing and Dip

    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko · Published: Mar 11, 2016 · Modified: Aug 31, 2021

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    This is the best Bacon Ranch Dressing and Ranch Dip (made with buttermilk) that I've ever made. A tasty homemade salad dressing that's full of flavor. I love this recipe because it's easy to make, and not out of a store-bought salad dressing bottle.

    Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip. Made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!
    • Bacon Ranch ingredients
    • Making Bacon Ranch Dressing

    Since moving to Australia, I sure miss the variety of selection of salad dressings that are available in North America. In Australia's defense, we have in the last few years gained a few more varieties of salad dressings, usually driven by store brand offerings in our supermarkets. I think it's cultural here in Australia, not to drown your salad with a dressing. We've been invited to an Aussie's home for dinner, and sometimes the salad is served dry, without dressing. It's not a mistake, but just how many people enjoy to eat a salad here. That's definitely not me, I am a product of a sauced-up North America.

    How to Make Ranch Dressing with Bacon

    This Bacon Ranch Dressing is easier to make than you would think, and tastier than store-bought varieties. Simply whisk together all the ingredients and you are done! I'm a big fan or using good mayonnaise. What I mean is that not all mayo is equal. I tend to use Hellman's or Heinz Mayo. For a change, I will use Japanese Mayo too.

    The other tip is to mince the onion. I use a garlic press to squeeze through the onion, which adds amazing flavor. Don't use dry onion powder, it only takes seconds to make minced onions. Trust me, you'll love the zing it provides the dressing.

    Bacon Pieces vs Bacon Bits

    You don't want to use crispy bacon bits for this Bacon Ranch Dressing. They don't taste great, and get soggy in a dressing. I buy Hormel Real Bacon Pieces, in a glass jar on your supermarket shelf. It gives the right consistency and smokey flavor to the dressing. You can use real bacon, but needs to be cooked well and evenly. I find this hard to do as some pieces are too chewy, others too burnt, plus the extra bacon fat in the dressing.

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    This recipe also doubles as an awesome dip for chopped vegetables, chicken wings, chicken strips, roasted potato wedges, and I even dip my pizza crusts in this sauce. My Bacon Ranch Dressing & Dip (made with buttermilk) is super easy to make, rich in flavor, and calories too (but totally worth it). Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

    Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip. Made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!
    Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip. Made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!

    Bacon Ranch Dressing and Dip

    Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip. So easy and delicious, tastes 10 times better than store bought. Super creamy, made with mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, bacon and fresh dill.
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    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Course: Condiment, Salads, Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Bacon Ranch Dressing, homemade ranch dressing, ranch dressing
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of mayonnaise
    • 1 cup of sour cream
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 2 cloves of crushed garlic
    • 1 teaspoon of minced onion
    • 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon of vinegar
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon of chopped dill
    • 12 teaspoons Hormel Real Bacon Pieces or to taste about half the 85g/3oz jar

    Instructions

    • Whisk all together except for the bacon bits. You can use an electric mixer, but I just used a whisk and vigorously mixed together in a bowl.
    • Add the crumbled bacon bits and mix throughout.
    • Best to refrigerate for a few hours before use, but I usually can’t wait and eat it right away! Enjoy!
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    This Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!
    This Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!
    This Homemade Bacon Ranch Salad Dressing & Dip made with Buttermilk, tastes 10 times better than store bought. So easy and delicious you'll never buy Kraft again!

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    Comments

    1. Rachel

      August 10, 2022 at 3:58 am

      How long can I store this in the fridge?

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      • Peter Kolesnichenko

        August 10, 2022 at 10:36 am

        I usually don't keep it longer than 2 weeks in the fridge. If you intend to store it, I would only add bacon to half of it, and store half without bacon, as the bacon can overpower the flavor over time.

        Reply
    2. lynne hoareauynn

      March 12, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      This sounds soooooo GOOD !!!!

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        March 12, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        Thanks Lynne! And you're right, so good! Anything with bacon is good, right? 🙂

        Reply
    3. Gretchen

      March 12, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Homemade is definitely the best! Somewhere there is a happy medium, too many dressing here in the States and not enough in Australia. It seems like there is always something new, at least 20 varieties of ranch alone. I don't think we really need that many.

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        March 12, 2016 at 9:52 am

        Yes, I think you are right. When we were there last, it was a bit overwhelming to see all the flavours, it did make me wonder if so many were necessary! But homemade is still best! ????

        Reply
    4. Antonia

      March 11, 2016 at 6:01 am

      I am totally with you on making dressings and dips homemade. This looks so flavorful! My daughter would love this!

      Reply
    5. apuginthekitchen

      March 11, 2016 at 1:09 am

      I'm with you I love a dressed salad even if just olive oil and vinegar and lemon. Your dressing sounds amazing I really love ranch dressing. I love it for a crudités platter or dipping chicken tenders or even French fries. Delicious.

      Reply
      • PetersFoodAdventures

        March 11, 2016 at 1:14 am

        Thanks so much! I love a good ranch dressing too. I think pizza crusts and potato wedges are my favourites to dip! 🙂

        Reply

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