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Texas Taco Soup

Texas Taco Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
75 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, serrano peppers, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix into beef-onion mixture. Fill the pot with water to come within 2 inches of the top.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes more.

By Ben Neel

Two-Ingredient Ranch Kosher Dill Pickle Spears

Two-Ingredient Ranch Kosher Dill Pickle Spears

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
1445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Open pickle jar; remove 3 tablespoons pickle brine. Add ranch dressing mix to jar; screw on lid and shake until evenly combined.
  2. 2 Refrigerate for 24 hours, shaking the jar every 8 hours.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ranch Mix Saltine Crackers

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

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

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

Bacon-Wrapped New Potatoes

Bacon-Wrapped New Potatoes

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Wrap each potato with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle each wrapped potato with powdered ranch dressing mix.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, turning potatoes several times to allow bacon to cook on all sides. Potatoes are done when bacon is crispy, 20 to 25 minutes.

By hungryallweighs

Ranchy Roasted Potato Fans Made on the Grill

Ranchy Roasted Potato Fans Made on the Grill

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Place 1 potato onto a cutting board with a wooden spoon on each side. Make cuts across potato down to the spoons, about ¼-inch apart. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Place potatoes in a heat-proof dish; add onion.
  4. 4 Spoon oil-ranch mixture evenly over potatoes and onion. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil; place on the grate.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill until potatoes are golden brown, about 30 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower in Foil

Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower in Foil

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower, Buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and oil together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Fold an extra-long sheet of aluminum foil in half to make a double-layer sheet; place cauliflower mixture in the center. Pull two opposite edges of the foil over cauliflower, overlapping each other. Fold the remaining two edges in to create a packet. Don't seal the packet too tightly; leave some room for the steam to expand.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Texas Ranch Potato Salad

Texas Ranch Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and refrigerate until completely chilled.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, stir ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and green onion together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
  3. 3 Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Set bacon aside to cool.
  4. 4 Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes and toss to coat. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir briefly. Serve.

By 8BREAK

Buffalo and Ranch Pumpkin Seeds

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

Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast

Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, ranch dressing mix, Italian dressing mix, and brown gravy mix together in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Place the beef roast into a slow cooker; pour the dressing mix on top.
  4. 4 Cook on Low until the roast is easily pierced by a fork, 6 to 8 hours.

By Kerstin

Buttermilk Ranch Cheese Ball

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

Mississippi Roast (Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast)

Mississippi Roast (Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place roast in a slow cooker. Form a pocket in the top of the roast and place butter, pepperoncini peppers, ranch dressing mix, and au jus mix in the pocket.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Pokerman11

Marinated Pretzels

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

Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing

Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 3/4 of the green sauce; taste and adjust the heat level by adding more green sauce.

By bbqgirl

Blackened Ranch Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

Blackened Ranch Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix, fresh cracked pepper, and salt onto one side of chicken thighs; flip and repeat on second side.
  2. 2 Place thighs, skin-sides down, into skillet; cook without moving to blacken skin, about 12 minutes. Flip thighs and cook until chicken is no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Yoly

Double Ranch Fries

Double Ranch Fries

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak prepared potatoes in a bowl with milk.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine ranch-style dressing mix and garlic salt on a plate or in a bag.
  4. 4 Drain potatoes and roll in seasonings to coat; reserve any excess seasonings.
  5. 5 Cook potatoes in hot oil in batches so they are not too crowded. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with leftover seasonings.

By TatteredButterfly

Christmas Cheese Ball

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

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

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By AMANDA43

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Buffalo-Ranch Potato Wedges

Prep
10 min
Cook
36 min
Total
46 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine potatoes, pepper sauce, olive oil, ranch dressing mix, and salt in a large bowl; stir until potatoes are evenly coated.
  3. 3 Place 8 wedges in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Use tongs to return the wedges to the bowl with the sauce and give them another stir. Return back in the basket and cook for 10 minutes more, shaking halfway through cook time. Repeat with remaining 8 potato wedges.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ranch Oyster Crackers

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

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

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

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