Description
Boat Dip brings together zesty ranch seasoning and melted cheese for an irresistible party snack. Creamy, tangy, and quick to prepare, this crowd-pleasing dip will have guests reaching for chips and asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces (454 grams) sour cream
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Seasoning:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
Optional Garnish:
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel and pour in the velvety sour cream, sprinkling the zesty ranch seasoning across its surface.
- Incorporate the sharp cheddar cheese, shredding it directly into the creamy base to ensure seamless integration.
- Open the Rotel tomatoes and carefully add the entire contents, including the tangy liquid, into the mixture.
- Finely slice green onions, allowing their crisp edges to scatter throughout the dip for a vibrant burst of flavor.
- Blend all components with a smooth, circular motion until the ingredients transform into a uniform, appetizing mixture.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid and nestle into the refrigerator’s cool embrace for a minimum of 60 minutes.
- When ready to serve, transfer to a decorative serving dish and accompany with an array of crunchy dipping companions like tortilla chips, pita crisps, or an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or hot Rotel tomatoes to match your spice preference.
- Enhance texture by allowing dip to sit for 1-2 hours, which lets seasonings fully absorb and flavors intensify.
- Create a lighter version by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream, reducing overall calorie content without sacrificing creaminess.
- Transform into a make-ahead party appetizer by preparing the night before, ensuring deeper, more developed flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg