Homemade(mixed) Ranch

Yeah... I am putting ranch on this thing.  But when you get ranch from a bottle... it is usually thick and nasty.  Almost like toothpaste.  When you get ranch at a restaurant it is thinner and way better.  If you make your own ranch it will end up like you get it in your favorite restaurants!  This one is super easy.

What you will need:

A packet of ranch seasoning-- If you have a Sams club nearby.... you might as well get a large container of the stuff.  Once you make it at home you will always want this done this way.  So continue at your own risk.  I warned you.
Mayo-- Not the light stuff.  Not Miracle Whip.  I have tried it with both of those and it turns out funny.  But not like Ha Ha funny.
Milk--The amount depends on how big of a batch you are making.
Optional--A plastic squeeze bottle.  It is nice to use for getting the sauce where you want it and not having to find a spoon all the time.  You can usually find these at a restaurant supply store or Bed Bath and Beyond type stores.  Maybe in Target or Wall-Mart too when in the summer season.

                                    

--Follow the directions on the package. I usually make the one cup mayo, one cup milk, three tablespoons of seasoning batch.  For some reason some of the packages don't have the mix amounts on the label.  So here...

                         Seasoning                  Milk                  Mayo
** 4 Servings   2 1/2 tsp                    1/4 Cup            1/4 Cup
** 8 Servings   1 1/2 Tbsp                 1/2 Cup            1/2 Cup
**16 Servings  3 Tbsp                       1 Cup               1 Cup


--I also like to use a little less than one full cup of mayo.  This makes it a little less thick.
--Mix well
--Mix better.  If you don't mix it well you will have lumps and chunks and that is not good.
--Put into whatever kind of container you are going to store it in and stick it in the fridge.
--Make sure that you don't fill the container all the way to the top...leave a little room.
--An hour or so after you mix it and the dressing has been in the fridge take it out and look at it.  If it seems to be too thick... add just a little more milk and shake it up.  I usually need to add a little more milk to mine after the hour wait.  But remember... it is easier to add a little more milk than it is to add a little more mayo.

--The mix should be good for about a month or even a little longer.
--You will be amazed what you will find that is good with a little ranch on it!!!