Zesty Ranch Dip Recipes

SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
• Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Pulse 2 teaspoons each fresh thyme, oregano and marjoram, 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 chopped carrot, 3 roughly chopped scallions, 1/2 seeded jalapeno, 1 garlic clove, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 8 ounces each low-fat cottage cheese and fat-free plain Greek yogurt, and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until well combined. Serve with crudites.

SPICY SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together the ranch-style salad dressing, the two hot pepper sauces, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Chill for at least one hour.

RITZ COUNTRY FRIED RIBS WITH ZESTY BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING, CREATED BY DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Put a wire rack over a shallow baking pan and pour 1 cup of water into the pan. Season the ribs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the ribs on rack, meaty side up. Slide them into the oven and roast slowly. Check every hour or so for doneness. Roast until you can gently tear the meat between the bones, or they reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees F, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
• When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.
• Pulse RITZ Crackers into crumbs in a food processor to make about 2 cups crumbs. Mix crumbs with granulated garlic, kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
• Coat each rib in flour, dip in egg wash, and then coat with RITZ crumb mixture. Set aside.
• Heat oil in deep 9-inch skillet to 350 degrees F. Place ribs meat side down into hot oil (ribs should be about 3/4 covered). Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd pan as this will bring down the oil temperature.
• Cook approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until ribs are crispy and golden brown. Remove ribs from pan; drain on paper towels.
• While ribs are still hot, season with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. Serve with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
• To make the Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, garlic, chives, grated cheese, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate until needed.

VELVEETA® ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in large microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH 8 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min.

VELVEETA ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH 8 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring every 2 min.
• Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables or crackers.

SPICY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (this does get hotter with age so you may want to use less jalapenos).

VELVEETA ZESTY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Microwave on high for 8 minutes or until cheese is completely melted, stirring every 2 minutes or so.
• Serve with chips or cut up veggies.