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Close-up of thick, creamy off-white ranch dressing with visible bits of minced garlic and red pepper flakes. (Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing)

Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing: The Ultimate Garlic Butter Mashup

This Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing features a creamy buttermilk base marbled with vibrant golden-yellow garlic butter swirls, fresh parsley, and crushed red pepper for a bold, velvety dipping sauce perfect for steaks and wings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise 240ml
  • 1/2 cup sour cream 120ml
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 120ml
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp salted butter 60ml
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Medium sized
  • 1 Small saucepan For melting butter

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Fold in the fresh parsley, dried dill, and coarse black pepper until the mixture is heavily speckled.
The Cowboy Element
  1. Melt the salted butter in a small pan. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, letting them steep for 2 minutes.
  2. Pour the ranch into a serving bowl. Drizzle the warm garlic butter on top and use a knife to create golden-yellow swirls.

Notes

Tip: Use a toothpick to create the marbling effect for a professional look.
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days, though the butter may firm up.