Hot Honey Ranch
Hot Honey Ranch
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Ranch
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pour the honey into a small saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the chili flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the honey in the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring the honey mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Let the hot honey simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
(Optional) For a smoother hot honey, carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the chili flakes and other spice solids. Pour the hot honey into a bottle or desired container and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the dried parsley, dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Whisk all the ranch ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Cover the ranch dressing and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 30 min
- 10
Once the ranch is chilled, take your desired amount of ranch dressing and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared hot honey. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the amount of hot honey to your preference.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Ranch
For the Hot Honey
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Ranch
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pour the honey into a small saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the chili flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the honey in the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring the honey mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Let the hot honey simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
(Optional) For a smoother hot honey, carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the chili flakes and other spice solids. Pour the hot honey into a bottle or desired container and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the dried parsley, dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Whisk all the ranch ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Cover the ranch dressing and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 30 min - 10
Once the ranch is chilled, take your desired amount of ranch dressing and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared hot honey. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the amount of hot honey to your preference.
⏱️ 3 min