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Ranch Mix Saltine Crackers
Appetizer American

Ranch Mix Saltine Crackers

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place oil and ranch dressing mix into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag; seal the bag and shake until well combined. Add crackers and shake until crackers are evenly coated.
  2. 2 Set crackers aside to absorb coating, about 3 hours, shaking the bag every 30 minutes. Enjoy as a snack or with a dip.

By Audrey

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Chickpeas
Appetizer American

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Chickpeas

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Spread chickpeas over the paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels over chickpeas and gently press to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3 Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl. Add wing sauce and toss to combine. Add ranch dressing mix and stir until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place chickpeas in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Shake and cook for 5 minutes more. Shake and cook for another 5 minutes. Shake and cook for the final 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve hot.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Baked Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer American

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss pumpkin seeds, oil, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

By Jenrocks2

Buffalo and Ranch Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer American

Buffalo and Ranch Pumpkin Seeds

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. 2 Combine buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Toss pumpkin seeds in mixture until evenly coated. Spread on the prepared sheet in an even layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until seeds are golden brown and crunchy, about 45 minutes.

By Whitneymclain

Buttermilk Ranch Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Buttermilk Ranch Cheese Ball

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sour cream with ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smoothly combined. Add cream cheese and Cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix together with your hands until thoroughly blended. Chill mixture for 5 minutes, then shape into a ball.
  2. 2 Place pecans into a shallow bowl and roll all sides of cheese ball in pecans to coat. Serve immediately.

By Sharon Casto

Marinated Pretzels
Appetizer American

Marinated Pretzels

4.3

Prep
70 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break the pretzels into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Blend olive oil, ranch-style dressing mix, garlic powder, and dill weed in a medium bowl; pour the mixture over pretzels. Let pretzels marinate for 1 hour, tossing approximately every 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Spread marinated pretzels on a large cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the pretzels to cool, then serve.

By Sue

Christmas Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Christmas Cheese Ball

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl; form mixture into one large ball or two smaller balls.
  3. 3 Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface.
  4. 4 Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

By Allrecipes

Jalapeño Popcorn
Appetizer American

Jalapeño Popcorn

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced jalapeños; cook and stir until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small plate with a slotted spoon.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Put 4 popcorn kernels into oil and cover until popped; add remaining kernels to the saucepan in an even layer. Cover and remove from heat, about 30 seconds. Return to heat and gently shake the pan back and forth over the burner until popping slows to several seconds between pops, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Pour melted butter evenly over popcorn. Lightly sprinkle ranch dressing mix over popcorn; mix to combine. Crumble jalapeño slices and mix in.

By Samantha J Hardison

Ranch Oyster Crackers
Appetizer American

Ranch Oyster Crackers

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk together oil, ranch-style dressing mix, dill weed, lemon pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over crackers in a medium bowl; stir until crackers are coated. Spread crackers evenly onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

By Nina

Ranch Oyster Crackers
Appetizer American

Ranch Oyster Crackers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix vegetable oil, dressing mix, dill weed, lemon pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add oyster crackers; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes; stir gently after 10 minutes of baking.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By Jackie

Spicy Pretzels
Appetizer American

Spicy Pretzels

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together oil, dressing mix, garlic salt, cayenne, and lemon pepper in a small bowl until combined.
  2. 2 Place pretzels in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in ranch dressing mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat. Allow pretzels to marinate for about 2 hours before serving. Shake occasionally to maintain coating.

By Valarie

Jalapeño-Cilantro Ranch Dip
Appetizer American

Jalapeño-Cilantro Ranch Dip

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeños, and ranch dressing mix in a blender; blend until cilantro and peppers are finely minced and incorporated. You might need to stir it a few times with a spatula to make sure everything's well mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

By undertheliveoaktrees

Easter Egg Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Easter Egg Cheese Ball

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Form into a large egg-shaped ball in the center of a serving plate.
  3. 3 Cut wax paper into strips. Lay them across the cheese ball, leaving spaces every two strips where the cheese is exposed. Sprinkle chopped chives on the exposed cheese, lightly pressing the chives down so they stick to the cheese. Remove the wax paper strips directly below the chives. Cover the newly exposed cheese stripes with bacon bits. Repeat by removing the final set of wax paper strips and adding chopped pecans in the remaining spaces.
  4. 4 Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

By fabeveryday

Ranch Zucchini Chips
Appetizer American

Ranch Zucchini Chips

3.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice zucchini into 1/16-inch-thick rounds using a mandoline. Spread onto a clean work surface; season with salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Remove moisture from zucchini slices with a paper towel.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
  3. 3 Toss zucchini slices and olive oil together in a large bowl to coat. Add ranch powder and dill; gently toss to coat.
  4. 4 Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray; arrange zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer, making sure none overlap.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes; flip slices. Continue baking until reaches desired crispiness, 30 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Tortilla Rollups
Appetizer American

Tortilla Rollups

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together Cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl until combined. Spread evenly onto tortillas. Roll up tortillas and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. 2 To serve, cut rolled tortillas into 3/4-inch slices and arrange on a large serving platter.

By Doreen

Ranch-Style Deviled Eggs
Appetizer American

Ranch-Style Deviled Eggs

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Cut eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks.
  3. 3 Place yolks into a bowl with mayonnaise, pepper, ranch mix, and mustard; mash and blend until smooth. Spoon mixture neatly into egg white halves and garnish with paprika. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

By Kimberly

Alabama Fire Crackers
Appetizer American

Alabama Fire Crackers

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
555 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place vegetable oil, ranch dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
  3. 3 Seal the bag and squeeze with your hands until oil and spices are well combined.
  4. 4 Place crackers into the bag, seal, and turn the bag over to coat crackers with spice mix.
  5. 5 Let sit for about 1 hour, then turn again. Repeat several times until crackers are well-coated with spice mix, then allow the bag to sit 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Remove crackers and serve.

By I phill hungry

BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip
Appetizer American

BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble cooled bacon into a bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Stir together cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Spread mixture on the bottom of a pie dish. Evenly spread barbecue sauce on top of cream cheese mixture. Layer bacon, bell pepper, and tomato on top of barbecue sauce and top with Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

By IRISHGINA74

Party Pinwheels
Appetizer American

Party Pinwheels

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and green onions in a medium bowl until combined.
  3. 3 Spread onto each tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, red pepper, celery, and olives.
  4. 4 Roll up tortillas, then wrap each one tightly in aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Chill in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 To serve, unwrap each rolled tortilla; trim ends and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By MADDIES MOM

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
Appetizer American

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

5.0

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a microwaveable, broiler-safe 9-inch square casserole dish. Microwave on HIGH until combined and cream cheese is very soft, stirring halfway through, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Remove from microwave; stir in chicken, sour cream, bacon, scallions, pepper, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheddar.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil; cook until cheese is lightly golden brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with additional bacon and scallions.
  6. 6 Serve immediately.

By Corey Williams

Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and allow to cool. Crumble bacon slices when cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing mix, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon in a bowl until well combined. Place the other half of crumbled bacon in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. 3 Form cheese mixture into a round ball (it's helpful to use plastic wrap while shaping it). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. 4 Place remaining crumbled bacon on a plate and stir in minced chives. Remove plastic wrap from the cheese ball and roll it in the bacon and chive mixture, lightly pressing the topping to the cheese ball so it sticks.
  5. 5 Place the coated cheese ball on a serving dish and surround with crackers for dipping.

By fabeveryday

Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch
Appetizer American

Fried Pickled Jalapeños with Zesty Lime Ranch

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain peppers and reserve 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of brine from the jar. Pat peppers dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, the zest and juice of the lime, and one teaspoon of reserved jalapeño liquid. Stir well and set aside. This could be made up to 3 days ahead.
  3. 3 Pour oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Whisk together flour, taco seasoning, remaining reserved jalapeño juice, and water in a shallow dish until smooth. Toss dried jalapeños in cornstarch until lightly coated and shake off any excess. Coat slices in flour mixture with a fork and allow the excess to drip off.
  5. 5 Add several coated slices to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and repeat with remaining jalapeños, in batches. Serve immediately with ranch dip.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Easy Cucumber Party Sandwiches
Appetizer American

Easy Cucumber Party Sandwiches

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and dried dill in a bowl until creamy and smooth.
  2. 2 Cut crusts from bread slices; cut sliced bread into decorative shapes (such as rounds or flowers) with cookie cutters.
  3. 3 Spread each bread with cream cheese mixture and top with a cucumber slice. Top each canapé with a few fresh dill leaves.

By Linnea Wittenburg Bennett

No-Bake Snack Mix
Appetizer American

No-Bake Snack Mix

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk oil, seasoning blend, dill, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) power for 3 minutes. Whisk in ranch mix until blended.
  2. 2 Place cheese puffs, savory snack mix, pretzels, and oyster crackers into a large container or paper bag. Pour oil mixture in, a little at a time, stirring to evenly distribute.

By MBD

Turkey Cheese Ball for Thanksgiving
Appetizer American

Turkey Cheese Ball for Thanksgiving

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl. Form into a large ball. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Decorate the turkey: Arrange a row of whole-wheat crackers in the back of the cheese ball for the turkey tail feathers. Stick pecans evenly into the cheese ball for the body.
  3. 3 Cut out 2 strips of red bell pepper for the head and neck. Cut out 2 "eyes" from the black olive using a small pastry tip. Place 2 small dollops of cream cheese on one of the 2 bell pepper strips for the turkey head and stick the black olive circles into it as pupils. Cut a small triangular slice out of the yellow zucchini for the turkey beak and stick to the red pepper with cream cheese. Stick the undecorated red bell pepper strip on the front of the cheese ball. Stick the red bell pepper stick with the face into the top of the cheese ball for the head.

By Allrecipes