Name: hot honey ranch sauce sweet spicy and tangy dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Mayonnaise (120g / ½ cup): creamy base; Sour Cream (120g / ½ cup): adds tanginess; Buttermilk (60ml / ¼ cup): thins and adds tang; Honey (1 Tbsp / 15ml): balances spice; Hot Sauce (1 Tbsp / 15ml): adds heat; Dried Dill (1 tsp / 5g): fresh, herbaceous note; Dried Parsley (1 tsp / 5g): subtle, grassy flavor; Chives (2 Tbsp / 30ml fresh or 1 tsp dried): mild oniony flavor; Garlic Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g): concentrated garlic flavor; Onion Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g): subtle oniony depth; Salt (¼ tsp / 1g): enhances flavors; Black Pepper (¼ tsp / 1g): adds spice; Garlic (4 cloves, peeled): for roasted caramel; Honey (2 Tbsp / 30ml – for caramel): for caramel; Olive Oil (1 tsp / 5ml): coats garlic for roasting; Smoked Paprika (pinch): garnish; Honey (drizzle): garnish

Description

This Hot Honey Ranch Dip combines creamy ranch with the sweet heat of honey and a mesmerizing swirl of roasted garlic caramel. It’s an irresistible appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise (120g / ½ cup): creamy base
Sour Cream (120g / ½ cup): adds tanginess
Buttermilk (60ml / ¼ cup): thins and adds tang
Honey (1 Tbsp / 15ml): balances spice
Hot Sauce (1 Tbsp / 15ml): adds heat
Dried Dill (1 tsp / 5g): fresh, herbaceous note
Dried Parsley (1 tsp / 5g): subtle, grassy flavor
Chives (2 Tbsp / 30ml fresh or 1 tsp dried): mild oniony flavor
Garlic Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g): concentrated garlic flavor
Onion Powder (½ tsp / 2.5g): subtle oniony depth
Salt (¼ tsp / 1g): enhances flavors
Black Pepper (¼ tsp / 1g): adds spice
Garlic (4 cloves, peeled): for roasted caramel
Honey (2 Tbsp / 30ml – for caramel): for caramel
Olive Oil (1 tsp / 5ml): coats garlic for roasting
Smoked Paprika (pinch): garnish
Honey (drizzle): garnish

Instructions

Roast Garlic: Toss garlic with olive oil and roast at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until soft.
Make Caramel: Mash roasted garlic with honey and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Prepare Ranch: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, honey, hot sauce, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Incorporate Caramel: Fold half of the caramel into the ranch base.
Swirl & Garnish: Transfer to a bowl, swirl reserved caramel, and garnish with paprika and honey.

Notes

For best results, roast the garlic thoroughly to maximize its sweetness. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: dip,ranch,honey,garlic,appetizer,party,sweet,spicy,easy