Boat Dip
Dive into summer with this easy Boat Dip, a twist on the popular TikTok recipe! Made with a creamy base, shredded cheese, Rotel, and zesty ranch seasoning, serve this flavorful dip with a variety of dippers for a casual snack.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce package ranch seasoning mix or Fiesta Ranch dip mix
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise, (see note)
- 4 ounces finely-shredded Colby Jack cheese, (1 generous cup), plus extra for garnish
- thinly-sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)
- tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the seasoning mix, drained Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded cheese. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Transfer the dip mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (preferably, overnight) for the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, scoop the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with extra shredded cheese and scallions, if desired.
- Let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving with your favorite tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies. For more ideas, see the "Serving Suggestions" section in the article above.
- Boat Dip will keep well in the refrigerator, tightly-covered, for 3-4 days.*
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Notes
Mayo Quantity: We honestly go back and forth on how much mayo to add to this dip, using between ¼ and ½ cup. I like adding a full ½ cup when I'm using Fiesta Ranch Dip Mix, since this variety tends to make the Boat Dip a little thicker. Using ½ cup can also balance the saltiness of some of the seasoning packets, which can vary by brand. I'd recommend starting with ¼ cup mayo and adding additional to taste, depending on the brands of ingredients you're using.
Make it Cheesier: For a much thicker, cheesier dip, you can increase the amount of shredded Colby Jack to 8 ounces, or 2 cups. For the best results, use finely shredded cheese and grate it yourself from a block. Use the fine shredding holes of a box grater.
More Variations: You can customize this dip in many ways with add-ins and seasonings! See the "Ways to Change It Up" section in the article above for inspiration.
Make It Without A Mixer: If you don't want to use a hand mixer, just stir the ingredients together in the bowl with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well combined. Be sure the cream cheese is softened to room temp so it stirs in smoothly.
*This dip is perishable and needs to be kept chilled. Be mindful of food safety when serving it outdoors or in hot weather. You can leave it out at room temperature (70°F) for up to 2 hours, or just 1 hour in warmer temps approaching 90°F and up. See my note above for food safety serving suggestions.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 529IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 0.4mg
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