Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing & Fiesta Ranch Mix

Fiesta ranch is a zesty dip mix with a hint of roasted chipotle peppers. Our family absolutely loves the the Hidden Valley version, but I truly hate shelling out $1.29+ for a single packet of dip. Here's a tried and true recipe that tastes just like it- and you can make 12-14 packets for the price of just one.

Ingredients:

8 Saltine Crackers
1 c. Dry Parsley Flakes
1/4 c. Minced Onion (Dried)
1 T. Dill Weed (dried)
2 T. Onion Salt
2 T. Garlic Salt
2 T. Onion Powder
2 T. Garlic Powder

In a blender, grind the saltines, add the remaining ingredients and give it a couple whirls until incorporated but not pureed. Store in a Jar, makes about 1 1/2 c. of Seasoning or 12-14 packets of Seasoning Mix.

This makes a LOVELY Ranch Seasoning for Dip, Dressing, French Fries, etc

To make Ranch Dip use 1 1/2 c. Sour Cream and 2 Tablespoons of Ranch Seasoning.

To Make Ranch Dressing use 1 1/4. Sour Cream, 1/4 C. Milk and 2 T. Ranch Dressing Mix. Add more milk to reach desired dressing consistency, if needed.

For Fiesta Ranch: Use 2 T. Ranch Mix, add 3/4 tsp- 2 tsp McCormick Chipotle Pepper Seasoning, depending on the level of hotness your family prefers. (We used 1 tsp.)

Ranch Fries & Fiesta Fries


The Price Breakdown: I actually used cheap spices from walmart which were .50 per bottle. I've found that when mixing up bulk spices like Taco seasoning or Ranch dip, the flavor is not compromised by using cheaper spices.

• Parsley .75
• Minced onion .25
• Dill Weed .25
• Onion Salt .08
• Garlic Salt .08
• Garlic Powder .08
• Saltines .09

Total Cost for 12-14 Packages of Ranch Dip/Dressing Mix $1.58 (or .11 per package)
Onion Powder .08