Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning (Copycat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SPICE MILL INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons cultured dry buttermilk (SACO brand)
2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon granules
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon Butter Buds
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon paprika
SHAKE-IN HERBS
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Preparation

WHISK all of the SPICE MILL INGREDIENTS into a medium bowl.
FUNNEL half of mixture into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder; MILL for 5 seconds.
TRANSFER mixture to a resealable container; REPEAT milling procedure with remaining mixture.
ADD the SHAKE-IN HERBS to milled mixture in container; SEAL the container; SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
FOR A SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole milk with 1 cup mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes to thicken. Stir before serving.
FOR A CREAMIER SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
FOR A CHIP DIP: In a bowl, combine 16 ounces sour cream with 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
FOR A VEGETABLE DIP: In a bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of this dressing. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
SERVE and enjoy!