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This easy Buffalo Ranch Sauce is an easy dip recipe that is perfect for your next party.

It is a creamy, cool and spicy all at the same time. You will love this sauce as a dip, as a sauce or as a condiment. You will not believe all the uses that it has.

A bowl of buffalo ranch dip with celery and celery sticks.

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Buffalo Sauce

In 1964, Teresa Bellissimo was cooking leftover wings in hot sauce as a late-night snack for her son and his friends when they liked them so much that she added them to the menu the next day. The original recipe was made with butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper. Bellissimo served the wings with blue cheese and celery.

Why This Sauce Recipe is a Keeper

The ranch flavor coupled with the slight heat from the buffalo sauce creates a flavorful dip. And, it only takes about 3 minutes to whip up. That’s my kind of dip!

5 Minutes: Just, measure, mix and serve this classic sauce.
Easy Ingredients: Only 3 ingredient, but the flavor is amazing. All found in your kitchen.
Family Friendly: Add a little heat to make it spicier or if you have American taste add a little for a mild taste.
Adaptable: Additional hot sauce can be added to make it your own special sauce. Allow to chill so all the flavors have time to meld together.
Makes Great Leftovers: Use for lunch the next day. Everyone will love the goodness. Put it on anything and everything. Even great for a holiday event.

If you’re looking for more sauce recipes, try these Chinese Dumpling Sauce, Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce and Boom Boom Sauce.

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How is buffalo ranch sauce different from buffalo sauce?

A white bowl with the sauce and celery sticks.

Buffalo ranch sauce combines the spicy and tangy flavors of buffalo sauce with the cool and creamy taste of ranch dressing. While buffalo sauce is made with butter and vinegar the ranch includes buttermilk and herbs.

Ingredient Notes for Creamy Buffalo Sauce

Sour cream: Use a nice full fat sour cream for a rich, creamy sauce.
Dry ranch dressing mix: This has all the seasoning and flavor that you will need for this delicious sauce.
Buffalo wing sauce: Try using Frank’s Hot Sauce or make your own hot sauce.

A bowl of ranch, a bowl of hot sauce, and seasoning.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions

It is great to prepare following the recipe card below. you will love it after just one bite but you can also mix it up.

Seasoning: You can use the seasonings you typically use such as onion powder or garlic powder. Make it your own.
Less Sugar: There are a large amount of sauces that do not have sugar or are low in sugar.

How to Make Buffalo Ranch Dip

Make it for any party but of course, it is a must for your next football party. Even if it is just the two of you watching. There will be none left by the end of the fourth quarter.

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These are the basic steps for making Creamy Ranch & Buffalo Sauce. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

STEP 1: Mix

First, in a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.

STEP 2: Store

Finally, serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Four pictures showing the ingredients for a homemade buffalo ranch dressing.

Recipe Frequently asked Questions for the Buffalo Ranch Dressing

The question might be…what can you not use this creamy ranch on? It is great for pizza, dipping vegetables, salads, chicken tenders, chicken wings, whatever you like. Even great on a sandwich.

Yes, this recipe is gluten free. So enjoy.

Of course, if there is a kind that you particularly like you can use the store bought kind. However, I recommend making your own. It is totally worth it.

Chicken nuggets with ranch dip on a plate.

Expert Tips for Making This Flavor Ranch Recipe

You will love this buffalo valley ranch, but there are a few tips you can make. Including low salt and others listed below:

Store: You can store the recipe in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
Add Fresh Herbs: Fresh parsley, chives or cilantro add great flavor.
Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze this sauce as the ingredients are not ideal to freeze.
Alternate ingredient/Substitution/Addition: Add more heat with more spices and hot pepper.

What to Serve with Creamy Buffalo Sauce

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