Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix

This versatile recipe from Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois converts easily into a creamy dip or smooth dressing. It's delicious served with fresh veggies or drizzled over greens. Taste of Home

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 96

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  dried onion flakes
• 2  teaspoons  dried onion flakes
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING

• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1  cup buttermilk

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DIP

• 1  cup sour cream

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 6 tablespoons mix (enough to make 6 batches).
2. To prepare dressing: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk; refrigerate. Yield: 2 cups.
3. To prepare dip: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mix and sour cream; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 1 cup.