Description
Looking for a bold, creamy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that takes less than 10 minutes to make? **Boat Dip (Rotel Ranch Dip)** is your ultimate answer. This easy, no-cook dip is loaded with sour cream, ranch seasoning, shredded cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes—making it perfect for quick breakfast spreads, party trays, lazy lake days, or last-minute dinner ideas. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just need a flavor-packed snack, this easy recipe hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
0.25 cup finely chopped red onion
0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
0.5 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
0.5 cup cooked taco-seasoned ground beef (optional)
0.25 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
0.25 cup grilled corn kernels (optional)
splash of lime juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer.
2. Finely chop red bell pepper, onion, jalapeños (if using), and herbs.
3. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream with the ranch seasoning until smooth.
4. Fold in the drained Rotel, cheese, bell pepper, onion, and optional ingredients.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice if desired.
6. Chill the dip for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors blend.
7. Stir before serving and enjoy with chips, crackers, or veggies.
8. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
Drain Rotel thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
Chill the dip for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy dip, cold appetizer, rotel recipe, party food ideas, ranch dip, quick appetizer