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Boat Dip: The Best No-Cook Rotel Ranch Dip for Effortless Snacking

Boat Dip (Rotel Ranch Dip) 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews Author: Emily Carter Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Yield: 8 servings Diet: Vegetarian Pin Recipe Print Recipe Cold, creamy, and bursting with zesty flavor, Boat Dip (also known as Rotel Ranch Dip) is the ultimate no-cook appetizer for summer parties, lake days, or any gathering that calls for effortless snacking. This easy recipe blends tangy sour cream, soft cream cheese, spicy Rotel tomatoes, ranch seasoning, and sharp cheddar into one addictive bowl of goodness. It’s a perfect addition to your list of quick breakfast bites, easy dinner starters, healthy snack trays, or general food ideas for entertaining. If you’re browsing for summer dip recipes, crowd-pleasers, or just an easy recipe with major flavor, this is one to bookmark. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley (optional) 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper or jalapeño (optional) Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions 1. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. 2. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. 3. Drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly and stir into the mixture. 4. Add shredded cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning; stir to combine. 5. Fold in optional cilantro, parsley, or peppers. 6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. 7. Stir before serving and pair with chips, veggies, or crackers. Notes Make sure to drain the Rotel completely to avoid a watery dip. Soften the cream cheese ahead of time for smoother blending. Chilling the dip for at least an hour is key to full flavor development. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Category: Appetizer Method: No-Cook Cuisine: American Nutrition Serving Size: 1/4 cupCalories: 190Sugar: 2gSodium: 390mgFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gProtein: 5gCholesterol: 40mg Save This Recipe On Pinterest For Later

Cold, creamy, and bursting with zesty flavor, Boat Dip (also known as Rotel Ranch Dip) is the ultimate no-cook appetizer for summer parties, lake days, or any gathering that calls for effortless snacking. This easy recipe blends tangy sour cream, soft cream cheese, spicy Rotel tomatoes, ranch seasoning, and sharp cheddar into one addictive bowl of goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper or jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly and stir into the mixture.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning; stir to combine.
  5. Fold in optional cilantro, parsley, or peppers.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  7. Stir before serving and pair with chips, veggies, or crackers.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the Rotel completely to avoid a watery dip.
  • Soften the cream cheese ahead of time for smoother blending.
  • Chilling the dip for at least an hour is key to full flavor development.

Nutrition

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