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Easy Hot Honey Ranch: Sweet & Spicy Sauce for Everything! Recipe

4.2 from 83 reviews

This Easy Hot Honey Ranch sauce combines creamy ranch with a sweet and spicy honey-hot sauce blend, perfect for adding a flavorful kick to everything from salads to snacks.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup pure honey
  • 23 tablespoons hot sauce (cayenne-based recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make hot honey blend: In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce. Start with 2-3 tablespoons of hot sauce for every 1/2 cup of honey, adjusting to taste. Add apple cider vinegar and whisk until combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare ranch base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt). Whisk until smooth and creamy, adding more buttermilk or milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. Add herbs and seasonings: Add finely chopped dill, chives, and parsley to the ranch base. Follow with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed and adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Combine sauces: Pour the hot honey blend into the ranch base and gently fold until fully incorporated, ensuring no streaks remain.
  5. Chill and serve: Transfer the Hot Honey Ranch to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Keywords: Hot Honey Ranch, spicy ranch sauce, sweet and spicy dressing, ranch dip, easy sauce recipe