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If you love ranch powder as much as we do, then you know it's one of the most versatile ingredients. And here's your proof! We're whipping up chicken fingers, Bloody Marys, popcorn, and avocado toast. With these recipes, you'll be saying, "salad who?"
Spicy Chicken Fingers
Spiced with dry ranch dressing mix and spicy tortilla chips, everyone in your family is going to love these oven-baked chicken fingers.
Ranch Dipping Sauce
The only thing better than ranch dressing is a homemade ranch dipping sauce.
Chimichurri-Ranch Spread
Blend 1 c. fresh Italian parsley leaves, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and 2 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil. Stir in 1 c. Hy-Vee mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix. Makes 1 cup.
Garlic Masher Mix-Up
Warm 1 (20-oz.) pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes. Stir in 1 (1.12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley. Top with Hy-Vee unsalted butter and fresh parsley. Serves 4.
Kicked-Up French Fries
Season 1 (32-oz.) bag Hy-Vee frozen straight-cut French fried potatoes with 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee canola oil, 1 (1.12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix, 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee paprika, 1-1/2 tsp. Hy-Vee ground cumin, 1 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder, and Hy-Vee salt and black pepper before baking. Bake according to pkg. directions. Serves 11.
5-Minute Avocado Toast
Mash together 2 ripe peeled and seeded avocados, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee sour cream, and 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix. Spread on 2 slices Hy-Vee Bakery 10-grain bread, toasted. Top with additional avocado slices and quartered cherry tomatoes, if desired. Season to taste with Hy-Vee salt and black pepper. Makes 1 cup.
Ranch Bloody Mary
Add some zip to your Bloody Mary by adding dry ranch seasoning to the base and dipping the rims in additional ranch dip mix.
Ranch-Salad Pizza
What's better than dipping your pizza in ranch dressing? Topping your pizza with all the toppings and drizzling it in a homemade ranch sauce.
Southwest Chicken Ranch Tortillas
Enchiladas or burritos? How will you use your homemade Southwest Chicken and Ranch filling?
Chili Warm-Up
Warm 1 (32-oz.) container refrigerated Hy-Vee Brickhouse chili. Stir in 4 tsp. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix. Serve with desired toppers. Serves 4.
Savory Dinner Rolls
Combine 2 tbsp. melted Hy-Vee salted butter, 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary. Brush mixture on 1 (12-ct.) pkg. Hy-Vee refrigerated dinner rolls; bake as directed. Serves 12.
Cucumber Dill Crostini
Combine 1 (8-oz.) pkg. softened Hy-Vee cream cheese, 1/2 c. Hy-Vee mayonnaise, 1 (1.12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix. Spread on 20 toasted Hy-Vee Bakery French baguette slices. Top with slices of cucumber, radish, Hy-Vee sweet grape tomatoes, and mini sweet bell pepper slices. Serves 20
Easy Gourmet Popcorn
Combine 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix, and 1 teaspoon Hy-Vee dried Italian seasoning. Sprinkle Parmesan mixture on 8 c. popped popcorn and toss to combine. Serves 6.
Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook 6 slices Hy-Vee bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Pour 3 tbsp. bacon drippings into a bowl. Stir in 1 (1.12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee ranch dressing mix until dissolved. Cut 1 (1-lb.) container Hy-Vee Short Cuts Brussels sprouts into halves or quarters; toss with bacon fat-ranch mixture. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking pan. Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in crumbled bacon; serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Serves 5.
