Description
Boat Dip Rotel Ranch Dip is a creamy, flavorful party dip combining cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and cheddar cheese. Perfectly warm and melty, it pairs deliciously with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
Main Mix-ins
- 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
To Serve
- Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well blended to form a creamy base.
- Add Ranch Seasoning Mix: Stir the ranch seasoning mix into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Fold in Rotel Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese: Gently fold in the drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Heat the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add Green Onions: If desired, stir in the chopped green onions just before removing the dip from the heat to add a fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the warm dip to a serving dish and serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Optional Spice Boost: For a spicier version, consider using original Rotel tomatoes with added jalapeños or your favorite spicy salsa mixed in before heating.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble all ingredients in the saucepan ahead of time and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat the dip thoroughly and then serve warm.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
- Drain tomatoes well to avoid watery dip.
- Stir frequently while heating to prevent the dip from sticking or burning.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or original Rotel tomatoes or adding extra jalapeños.
- Can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated but are best enjoyed within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Boat Dip, Rotel Dip, Ranch Dip, Party Dip, Appetizer, Cream Cheese Dip, Tex-Mex Dip
