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Boat Dip

Creamy Boat Dip: Your Go-To No-Cook Appetizer Delight

This Creamy Boat Dip is a no-cook appetizer that combines sour cream, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and cheddar, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 10 oz Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies drained
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Colby Jack/Pepper Jack
  • 1 oz Ranch Seasoning Mix
Optional Add-Ins
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
  • ½ cup Diced Red Bell Pepper or Jalapeño finely chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese for 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes without breaking them down.
  4. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning until combined.
  5. Fold in optional ingredients like diced red bell pepper or jalapeño.
  6. Chill the dip for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  7. Serve with chips, fresh veggies, or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dip for better flavor development and to ensure a creamy texture. Make ahead up to a day in advance for convenience.

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