Fancy Pantsy: Chipotle Basil Ranch Recipe
Smokey, tangy, and your new favorite condiment
We need to have a serious chat about something crucial: dressings. Today, we’re talking about the king of kings —ranch; specifically a Chipotle Basil Ranch.
Why chipotle? Why basil? And why ranch? Because you need a little smokiness, a little freshness, and a lotta creamy goodness.
How to Use This Game-Changer
Salads: Duh. But we’re not talking about those sad side salads. Think grilled chicken, avocado, and feta.
Dips: Fries, chicken tenders, veggies—if it fits, it dips.
Sandwiches: Slather it on your sammies. Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato? Yes, please.
Pizza: Drizzle it on your pizza. Trust me, you’ll never look back.
And of course my Texas Hot Chicken Sandwich!
Stay tuned for the full sandwich breakdown—you won’t wanna miss it.
Chipotle Basil Ranch Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 packet restaurant-style Hidden Valley Ranch mix
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Measure out 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of buttermilk.
Open a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and take out 4 peppers.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.
Blend the Ingredients:
Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, chipotle peppers, chopped basil, and Hidden Valley Ranch packet to a blender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Blend Until Smooth:
Blend all the ingredients together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Adjust Seasoning:
Taste the dressing and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve and Store:
Pour the Chipotle Basil Ranch into a container.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
And that’s all, stay saucy folks—
xoxo Taelor