Go Back
–+ servings
Homemade McDonald's copycat habanero ranch sauce served in a small dipping bowl.

McDonald's Copycat Habanero Ranch Sauce Recipe

No ratings yet
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Creamy, tangy ranch with a sweet-then-spicy habanero kick — ready in 5 minutes, no cooking required.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 fresh habanero, seeded and finely minced (start with half for milder heat)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Finely mince the habanero (wear gloves).
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Stir in habanero, lime juice, honey, and all seasonings.
  • Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust.
  • Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.1mg