Hot Honey Ranch Dip (Print View)
Creamy, tangy ranch with hot honey for a sweet-spicy kick; great for veggies, wings, or chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Base
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon buttermilk (optional, for thinning)
→ Flavorings & Seasonings
04 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# Method:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until completely smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Add the hot honey, chives, parsley, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is creamy.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or hot honey to preference. Thin with additional buttermilk if a looser consistency is desired.
04 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and fully meld together.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chicken wings, fries, tortilla chips, or use as a sandwich spread.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You literally cannot mess this up because it is stir, taste, and done in under ten minutes.
- The sweet spicy balance hooks even the pickiest eaters at any gathering.
- It pairs with almost anything from raw veggies to crispy wings to straight potato chips.
02 -
- Do not skip the chill time because the flavors need those thirty minutes to wake up and come together.
- Taste before serving since hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level and you may need to adjust.
03 -
- Make a double batch because running out midway through a gathering is a guaranteed disappointment.
- Use this as a spread on sandwiches or a drizzle over roasted vegetables and your weeknight dinners will suddenly feel exciting.