Description
Hot Honey Ranch is a bold, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce that brings together the tangy coolness of ranch with the sweet heat of hot honey. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or dressing—it’s incredibly easy to make and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add hot honey, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in fresh chives if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve as a dip for veggies or wings, a drizzle over pizza or fried chicken, or a dressing for salads.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your spice tolerance.
- To make homemade hot honey, gently heat honey with red pepper flakes for 5–10 minutes and strain.
- This ranch can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg