Description
This TikTok-style Boat Dip recipe with cream cheese is a creamy, flavorful dip perfect for any gathering. It combines cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
- Optional: Fresh chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
- Optional: Tortilla chips, Fritos, or your favorite dippers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the undrained can of Rotel to the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour in the entire packet of ranch seasoning mix.
- Stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fold in 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese, reserving the remaining 0.5 cup for topping.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the dip.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.
- Serve cold with your favorite dippers like tortilla chips or Fritos.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not drain the Rotel; the liquid adds flavor and moisture to the dip.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning to your taste preferences.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For a spicier kick, use a hot variety of Rotel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg