Add a flavorful twist to your favorite dishes with this easy BBQ ranch recipe. A delicious blend of smoky BBQ flavor combined with creamy ranch is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It can be served as a dip, spread, or as a salad dressing and the best part, it only takes 5 minutes to make.

 

Ranch dressing is one of those things that tastes good on just about anything. Not just for salads, it’s great as a dip for chicken wings, chicken tenders, french fries, and more.

We have several different flavors of ranch to try on our site like blackened ranch, wingstop ranch, and buffalo ranch. This BBQ ranch version has a delicious blend of savory with a hint of sweet flavor that really packs a punch.

Why you’ll love this BBQ ranch recipe

• Fast and easy – Just 5 ingredients are needed to whip together this recipe.
• Flavor – A simple way to add lots of flavor to many dishes.
• Versatile – This BBQ ranch recipe can be used in a variety of ways.

Ingredients needed

• BBQ sauce – Choose your favorite BBQ sauce. I like Sweet Baby Ray’s for taste and consistency but any BBQ sauce will work.
• Mayonnaise – Full fat mayonnaise works best for flavor. You can
• Sour cream – Sour cream adds a nice creaminess to the recipe.
• Ranch seasonings – Use a 1 ounce package of ranch seasonings like Hidden Valley or use homemade ranch seasonings.
• Buttermilk – Buttermilk helps to thin out the BBQ ranch if you are making it a dressing. It also adds a hint of tang to the dip. You could also substitute with milk.

How to make BBQ ranch

This is a super simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to mix together. The ingredient proportions used make a thicker consistency that is perfect for dipping. Keep scrolling to find out how to make it into a dressing.

Step one: Place the sour cream, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, ranch seasonings, and buttermilk into a bowl. Stir the ingredients until completely combined.

Step two: Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

BBQ ranch dressing

If you would like to make this into a dressing, you will need to adjust the amount of buttermilk used. Start by adding an extra tablespoon of buttermilk and then continue adding more until you reach your desired dressing consistency.

Variations and substitutions

• You can substitute plain Greek yogurt with the sour cream.
• If you would like your dip a little spicy, add a few dashes of hot sauce or 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Tips for success

• Some vinegar based BBQ sauces tend to have a thinner consistency. If you are making a dip with a thin BBQ sauce, you might want to add a little extra sour cream for a thicker dip.
• Stir the sauce with a whisk to get it a nice, smooth consistency.
• I recommend letting this ranch chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help the flavors really come together.

How to serve BBQ ranch

There are many great things to serve with this dip, spread, or dressing. A few favorites include:

• Spread – Try using it as a spread for hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and wraps.
• Dip – As a dip for french fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, shrimp, chicken nuggets, cut up vegetables, and more.
• Salad – Use as a dressing for your favorite green salad or over roasted vegetables.

How to store

Store: Keep any leftover ranch in a jar with a lid or an airtight container. It will stay good for a week. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving again.

More delicious sauce recipes

If you are interested in trying more homemade sauces, these recipes are a great place to start.

• Homemade Zesty Sauce
• Remoulade Sauce
• Copycat Arby’s Sauce
• Garlic Parmesan Sauce
• Blue Cheese Sauce

If you make this BBQ Ranch let me know how you liked it in the comments.