Hot Honey Ranch Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy sauce combining tangy ranch with sweet, spicy hot honey for versatile use.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey + 1 teaspoon hot sauce)
04 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning or heat level, adding more hot honey or hot sauce if desired.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve as a dip with crispy chicken tenders or drizzle over sandwiches and salads.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet heat hits different when you make it yourself
- Comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably have
- Elevates frozen chicken tenders into something that feels homemade
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it chills, so make it slightly thinner than you want
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level, taste before adding more
03 -
- If you only have regular honey, add 1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
- For extra smokiness, use a smoked sea salt instead of regular salt