(BPT) - Key takeaways:

• Sports fans are looking for game day appetizer ideas to wow their guests for watch parties, tailgating and homegating for the Big Game and beyond.
• Ranch dressing is an increasingly popular choice for fans looking to enhance their game day dips and dunks.
• Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is perfect for dipping, dunking and drizzling for crowd-pleasers like wings, pizza and Ranch Guacamole Bites (recipe included).

From the Big Game to upcoming winter sports and plenty of heart-pounding soccer action, 2026 could be called the "year of the sports." To celebrate these thrilling events, sports fans everywhere are searching for tasty recipe ideas for their watch party get-togethers.

And what's the most important ingredient to add to your game day shopping list? Ranch dressing, of course.

How popular is ranch dressing?

The stats are clear: According to a 2026 Instacart survey, ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often nationwide than the second most popular dip (French onion). Ranch dressing also tops the list of most popular condiments, second only to mayonnaise.

Some suggest that ranch may now be even more popular than beer. While the iconic American dressing keeps getting more popular, drinking is on the downswing. Almost half of Americans planned to drink less last year, a trend that's especially gaining ground among younger adults.

To commemorate its relative rise in popularity, Litehouse has created a fun "six-pack" for their Ranch Dressing, along with the slogan: "Thanks, Beer, We'll Take it from Here." This six-pack makes the perfect vehicle to bring America's No. 1 Refrigerated Ranch Dressing Brand* to any Big Game gathering.

How can you use ranch for game day appetizers?

Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is perfect for dipping, dunking and drizzling on easy-to-make crowd favorites including any kind of chips, an array of cut-up veggies and even pizza. Enjoy spicy foods? Ranch dressing offers a cool, creamy contrast to game day MVPs like buffalo chicken wings or bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.

You can also try some of these other options, which all taste even better with ranch:

• Potato skins
• Soft pretzels
• Mozzarella sticks
• Fried pickles
• Stuffed jalapenos
• French fries

Best yet, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch is refrigerated, so it's always cold and closely mimics that restaurant style ranch dressing flavor that many love. You can find it in grocery stores across the United States in the produce section, right where you're picking up carrots, celery and other veggies to fill up your snack tray.

What is America's #1 Refrigerated Ranch Dressing Brand*

Looking for a delicious refrigerated ranch? You can't go wrong with Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, which packs a punch of herby flavor. Its bold flavor enhances the taste of any game day appetizer, whether as-is for dipping veggies, or to boost the flavor of sliders, tacos, wings and more.

Blue cheese lovers at your next gathering? Switch it up by adding blue cheese flavor into the mix, with Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese dressing. It's made with blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise and the perfect blend of spices. That's the beauty of Litehouse's 6-pack and the "Thanks Beer, We'll Take it from Here" promotion: With so many flavors to choose from, it's never been easier to bring something to the party your guests will actually love.

Where can you find game day recipes featuring refrigerated ranch?

Whether you're hosting a watch party or bringing something along to share with friends, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch will always be welcome. It's a tasty dressing that will add zing to any salad, on sliders or in a variety of recipes that are just right for game day, like this one:

Ranch Guacamole Bites

Ingredients

• 30 tortilla scoop chips
• 2 cups guacamole (see pro tip)
• 1 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch
• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 2 diced Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Litehouse Freeze Dried Spring Onions

Directions

Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving tray. To each cup, add a tablespoon of guacamole, 1/2 tablespoon Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, a sprinkle of bacon, tomatoes and cheese, finished with a sprinkle of Litehouse Freeze Dried Spring Onions.

Pro tip: Litehouse Guacamole Herb Seasoning helps you whip up a quick guacamole everyone will love.

Find this and more recipe inspiration for your next game day gathering at LitehouseFoods.com/recipe.

Litehouse helps you add more flavor to any appetizers or main dishes. With Litehouse in The House, you'll have a festive and flavorful watch party. Find their products near you at LitehouseFoods.com/how-to-buy.

* Based on Circana U.S. market share sales data in Total Ranch refrigerated salad dressings category (52 weeks of data ending [01/25/2026]).