Boat Dip Rotel Ranch (Print Version)
Creamy dip with Rotel tomatoes, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Great for snacking or gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 1 can (10 oz) diced Rotel tomatoes, drained
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
→ Add-ins
06 - 0.25 cup finely diced jalapeños (optional)
07 - 0.25 cup chopped green onions
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ For Serving
09 - Tortilla chips or crackers
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix thoroughly until the texture is completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and chopped green onions, blending until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Cover the dip and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
04 - Prior to serving, stir the dip well and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Present with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks as an accompaniment.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses ingredients commonly found in most pantries and fridges
- The whole thing comes together in about ten minutes with no need to turn on the oven
- Customizable spice level to suit any crowd
- Always a hit at parties and even picky kids will go back for seconds
02 -
- High in flavor low on effort
- Perfect for make ahead so you are free to enjoy your guests
- Stays creamy and scoopable for hours on the snack table
03 -
- Soften cream cheese thoroughly to avoid small lumps use the paddle beater of a stand mixer if you want it ultra fluffy
- Drain Rotel tomatoes very well to prevent watery dip use a fine mesh strainer and press gently with the back of a spoon
- Always let the flavors meld in the fridge at least thirty minutes before serving Trust me the pause is worth it