Copycat Popeye’s Blackened Ranch Recipe
A creamy, smoky, and mildly spicy blackened ranch sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, herbs, spices, and lime juice.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp dill weed
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried chives
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp red pepper or to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
Prepare the creamy base.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Add the herbs.
- Add the dill weed, dried parsley, and dried chives to the buttermilk mixture. Whisk until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Add the seasonings.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until all spices are fully incorporated.
Add the lime juice.
- Pour in the juice of half a lime and whisk again until the sauce is smooth and evenly blended.
Transfer and chill.
- Pour the blackened ranch into an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Stir before serving.
- Before serving, stir or shake the sauce well. Serve chilled as a dip, spread, or dressing.
Notes
This recipe can be gluten-free when prepared with certified gluten-free ingredients.
Use gluten-free mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, as some brands may contain additives or cross-contamination warnings.
Confirm that the dried herbs, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder are labeled gluten-free.
Serve with gluten-free foods such as grilled chicken, gluten-free fries, fresh vegetables, roasted potatoes, or gluten-free wraps.
Always check seasoning blends carefully, especially chili powder, as some blends may contain gluten-based additives.
Use gluten-free mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, as some brands may contain additives or cross-contamination warnings.
Confirm that the dried herbs, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder are labeled gluten-free.
Serve with gluten-free foods such as grilled chicken, gluten-free fries, fresh vegetables, roasted potatoes, or gluten-free wraps.
Always check seasoning blends carefully, especially chili powder, as some blends may contain gluten-based additives.