Boat Dip (rotel ranch dip)
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Boat Dip (rotel ranch dip)
Description
This dip combines softened cream cheese whipped smooth with sour cream and ranch seasoning mix to form a creamy base. Fire-roasted corn adds subtle smoky sweetness, while ROTEL tomatoes and diced green chiles contribute acidity and mild heat. Cheddar cheese shredded into the mixture provides richness and texture. The blend is refrigerated for several hours to meld the flavors and allow the dip to thicken.
The chilled dip is ideal for serving as a flavorful appetizer or snack with chips. Its creamy texture and balanced tang, spice, and savoriness work well for gatherings. The name "Boat Dip" suggests serving in a boat-shaped vessel or sharing easily with friends.
The recipe estimated serving is about eight people, depending on portion size and accompanying dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix (click for a homemade version)
- 15 oz can corn drained, fire-roasted
- 10 oz can ROTEL drained
- 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Whip cream cheese
- Add softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer (or a whisk or rubber spatula) until creamy and smooth.
Combine
- To the mixing bowl, add sour cream, ranch seasoning, corn, rotel, green chiles, and cheese. Stir to combine well.
Cover and chill
- Cover mixing bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
Serve
- Serve chilled, with tortilla or pita chips as dippers.
Notes
- This dip serves approximately eight people, though serving size may vary based on appetite and other dishes.
- Chilling for 2-3 hours is important to allow flavors to meld and dip to thicken.
- Use fire-roasted corn for a subtle smoky flavor added to the dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1254IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.