14 Recipes That Start With Ranch Seasoning

Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole — Photo:
Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

From appetizers to sides to casseroles, these recipes are here to prove that ranch seasoning is for much more than making dressing. It's a great blend of spices that can add just the right amount of flavor to a variety of recipes.

If you don't already keep ranch seasoning on hand at all times, we think this roundup of recipes will convince you that it deserves a permanent spot in your kitchen. Then, you'll be able to whip up these recipes at any time. Here's our best ranch seasoning recipe ideas to make the most of the envelope of ranch seasoning that's sitting in your pantry.

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BLT Pasta Salad

This pasta salad version of the classic sandwich is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It comes together from start to finish in just 35 minutes.

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Mississippi Pork Chops

Southern Living Mississippi Style Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes and garlicky green beans — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Tangy pepperoncinis and zesty ranch dressing mix come together to add layers of flavor to bone-in pork chops. Make sure to reserve the drippings after cooking the chops to make the gravy.

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Ranch Oyster Crackers

Southern Living Ranch Snacker Crackers in a bowl to serve — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

You can serve these crackers alongside soup, atop a salad, or simply in a bowl by themselves. They can be stored in an airtight container once they're completely cooled after being removed from the oven, but we wouldn't blame you if you sneak a few right off of the baking sheet.

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One-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables

Sheet-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You're just four ingredients and one sheet pan away from serving up this hearty and comforting meal for supper that the whole family will love.

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Crispy Ranch Shrimp

Not only does this recipe for ranch shrimp call for the seasoning mix, but it also uses some bottled ranch as well.

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Cheese Lover's Snack Mix

Southern Living Cheese Loverâs Snack Mix in a bowl to serve — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

You can store this homemade snack mix in an airtight container for up to a week, but we doubt it'll last that long.

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Mississippi Chicken

Simply layer the ingredients for this Mississippi Chicken in your trusty slow cooker and dinner will be done a few hours later. We recommend serving over rice or mashed potatoes.

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Cucumber-And-Onion Dip

Think of this appetizer as a mashup between cucumber salad and onion dip in one bowl. You can make it ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if desired.

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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Multicookers are great for this classic recipe because you can sauté and pressure cook the roast all in one pot.

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Fire Crackers

While the baking is an optional step in this recipe, letting them sit in the bag overnight is not. The original recipe calls for saltines, but you can use other crackers you may have on hand in your pantry if you prefer.

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

We don't think you can ever go wrong with a recipe that includes the trio of chicken, bacon, and ranch. Plus, we top it all off with a layer of mozzarella cheese

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Ranch-Cheese Crackers

Dress up store-bought crackers with the addition of ranch seasoning and a couple of spices to create one crowd-pleasing snack that party guests of all ages will love.

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Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

We think this pasta salad is best if it has time to sit in the refrigerator overnight before serving, so it's a great make-ahead option. While you can use a different noddle shape if you'd like, we love using cavatappi or elbow to achieve the look of a classic pasta salad.

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Easy Taco Soup

In addition to taco seasoning, ranch seasoning helps make sure this quick and easy taco soup recipe has plenty of flavor. While we think this soup would be great served with a classic grilled cheese, we also included a recipe for easy cheese quesadillas that you can whip up as the soup simmers.

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