Description
This classic Boat Dip blends creamy ranch with zesty rotel tomatoes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Southwestern flavors mingle in this simple, irresistible party snack you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (10 oz/280 g) can of Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), drained
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Blend Foundation: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine sour cream, drained Rotel tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and a subtle touch of garlic powder until ingredients are uniformly integrated.
- Marinate Flavors: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
- Serve and Present: Transfer the chilled dip to an appealing serving vessel and pair with an assortment of crisp tortilla chips, robust crackers, or a colorful platter of fresh vegetable crudités like carrots and celery for an inviting appetizer experience.
Notes
- Optimize Ingredient Temperature: Ensure sour cream and cheese are at room temperature for smoother, more blendable consistency.
- Balance Moisture Levels: Thoroughly drain Rotel tomatoes to prevent watery dip and maintain ideal texture.
- Customize Spice Profile: Adjust ranch seasoning and optional garlic powder to personal taste preferences, starting with smaller amounts.
- Enhance Make-Ahead Potential: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, with maximum flavor development occurring after 2-3 hours of chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg