How-To Make Ranch Dip From Scratch

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado mayonnaise

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Avocado mayonnaise offers healthier fats.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt mimics tanginess with fewer calories.

dried dill

🥗Healthier: fresh dill

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Fresh dill enhances flavor without added calories.

Start by measuring out 1.5 cups of sour cream and add it to a mixing bowl.

Next, add 0.75 cups of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Add 0.75 teaspoons of dried parsley and 0.75 teaspoons of dried dill weed.

Incorporate 0.5 teaspoons of dried minced onion and 0.25 teaspoons of garlic powder.

Add a dash of onion powder, approximately 0.25 teaspoons.

Stir in 0.5 teaspoons of dried basil.

Finally, mix in 0.5 teaspoons of melted bacon grease for flavor.

Stir everything together until well combined.

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