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buffalo wild wings ranch recipe
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This thick, rich ranch dressing features roasted garlic and a smoky paprika swirl, offering a complex flavor profile for game day snacks or family dinners. It’s a copycat recipe for a popular restaurant dip, perfect for wings and veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Roast for 35-45 minutes until the cloves are very soft. Squeeze the roasted garlic paste from the skins and mash it smooth.
- Prepare the Ranch Base: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, mashed roasted garlic, chopped herbs (dill, parsley, chives), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Make the Paprika Swirl Oil: Gently warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan or microwave for 30 seconds. Stir in the sweet smoked paprika until fully incorporated, then set aside to cool completely.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and thicken. To serve, drizzle the paprika oil over the top of the dressing and swirl gently with a spoon or toothpick. If needed, thin the dressing with an extra tablespoon of buttermilk.
Notes
For best results, prepare the dressing base a day in advance and store it in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. The paprika swirl should be prepared separately and added just before serving for visual appeal. Adjust consistency by adding extra buttermilk if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg