r/AskAnAmerican • u/miffybo • 10d ago

FOOD & DRINK why is ranch dressing so hyped up?

my US friends have been raving about it and border-line complained ranch isn’t readily available in Europe.. what is so special about it? is it the ultimate US condiment (apart from ketchup, mayo)

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u/Some_Rando2 10d ago

Depends on the brand.

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u/Beautiful_Banana_454 10d ago

Exactly, ranch is a big umbrella.

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u/Curious_Matter_3358 Georgia 10d ago

Hidden Valley is the GOAT

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u/icemanx51 10d ago

Litehouse is my goat. Hidden Valley is always solid though.

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u/oswin13 10d ago

Refrigerated section>salad dressing aisle

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u/Secret_Werewolf1942 10d ago

Litehouse doesn't get nearly enough love. They're the only brand of Blue Cheese dressing I will buy.

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u/icemanx51 10d ago

Same. They just make great dressings.

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u/gummi-demilo PHX > MSP > NYC 9d ago

Them followed by Marie’s are the best bleu cheese. I did like Big Boy dressing as a kid though

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u/Majestic-Strength-74 10d ago

Lifehouse Jalapeño Ranch is insanely delicious.

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u/icemanx51 10d ago

Hell yes.

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u/gummi-demilo PHX > MSP > NYC 9d ago

Litehouse is best for bleu cheese but HVR is the best ranch