Make Popeye’s Copycat Blackened Ranch Dressing at home using simple ingredients in just 5 minutes (gluten-free, keto, low carb).
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About This Recipe
This copycat recipe for Popeye’s Blackened Ranch is a perfect replica of the original, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It is a variation of the traditional buttermilk ranch recipe.
This recipe is easy to follow and make, and it will be sure to please everyone who tries it.
The recipe is Keto, Low Carb, and Gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise – Use full-fat mayonnaise for the best result. Refrain from using miracle whip or light mayo.
Sour Cream – I use my homemade Sour Cream to make this ranch sauce recipe but you can definitely use a store-bought tub.
Buttermilk – It is used to thin down the dressing and still maintain the creaminess.
Herbs & Spices – You will need dried parsley, dried dill weed, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
How To Make Blackened Ranch
Combine 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
Add 1 tablespoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried dill weed, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder, and ½ teaspoon salt, and mix well with a whisk.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can easily substitute it with milk and vinegar. Just add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. This will give you the same consistency and flavor as buttermilk.
Combine 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
Add 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder, and mix well with a whisk.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Combine 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
Add 3 tablespoon blackened seasoning and mix well with a whisk.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips By Neha
Be sure to use fresh herbs and spices for the best flavor.
If you want a slightly thinner dressing, add a little bit of milk or cream to the mixture.
If you want a thicker ranch, add extra mayonnaise to this recipe.
Be sure to let the dip sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will bring out the flavors.
For a spicier dressing, add more cayenne pepper, chili sauce, or hot sauce to the mixture and for a milder dressing, omit the cayenne pepper altogether.
Serving Suggestions
Popeye’s copycat blackened ranch dressing is great on salads as a salad dressing or over-grilled fish and meat.
It is also delicious as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables, chips, fried chicken, chicken wings, fried seafood, and chicken tenders.
This dressing is also great on burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.
Storage Suggestions
Store this creamy ranch dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week.
This creamy sauce can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw it overnight and use it.
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Popeye’s Copycat Blackened Ranch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
- Add parsley, dill weed, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper powder, and salt, and mix well with a whisk.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Carson Moore
How long would this store in the fridge in a mason jar?
Neha Mathur
You can store this creamy ranch dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. I have mentioned it in the post too.