This simple Boat Dip recipe will be the hit at all of your Spring and Summer gatherings! Made with only 5-ingredients, Rotel diced tomatoes, sour cream, taco seasoning, fresh lime, cilantro, and shredded cheese, this is one addictive boat dip recipe you'll be making all summer long!
Cold Boat Dip recipe is perfect for celebrating summer holiday's: Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend! This easy favorite dippables recipe made in less than 5-minutes and will keep in the fridge for up to 3-days. Want more dip recipes?
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This best boat dip recipe is a fantastic poolside dip is delicious, takes less than 5-minutes to make, and taste great on chips or veggies!
🫕 Ingredients for Viral Boat Dip Recipe
Million Dollar Boat Dip
- Sour Cream: Sour cream is the base of this TikTok Viral Boat Dip Recipe Perfect for Summer. Sour cream gives this dip a creamy texture. You can also you Mayo or ranch for an even creamier texture.
- Mild Taco Seasoning: You can use spicy taco seasoning or mild taco seasoning. This give this ranch dip a kick and a bite rounding out this easy taco dip.
- Mexican Shredded Cheese: It ain't easy being cheesy. Am I right? Cheese is a necessity in all dip recipes. You can use any kind of cheese you want. My suggestions are shredded cheddar or Jack cheese. Yummy!
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles: Rotel is the star of the show and the green chilies gives this rotel ranch dip a kick. The diced tomatoes make this similar to a salsa recipe.
- Fresh Cilantro: No dip recipe is complete without fresh cilantro. If you don't like cilantro you can swap it out for green onions or chives.
- Fresh lime Juice: The lime juice adds a sour flavor to this summer dip and makes it super refreshing.
- Zest of one lime: Lime zest adds a refreshing texture to this tiktok boat dip recipe.
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How To Make Boat Dip
Step 1: Add the sour cream and shredded cream to a large bowl.
Step 2: Next, add the Rotel, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Add the fresh lime juice, zest of one lime, and chopped fresh cilantro and mix well until combined.
Step 4: You can transfer the Rotel dip to a clean bowl and add more cilantro and Rotel on top. Serve with chips of choice or fresh veggies, and enjoy immediately!
Variations to Try
- For extra taco flavor, use taco-seasoned shredded cheese or sprinkle in more taco seasoning.
- Add chopped Jalapeño's and Cayenne Pepper for even more spice!
- Instead of serving it as a dip, serve it as a sauce to top your tacos or burritos with.
- If you can’t find Rotel or have leftover tomatoes, chop up your own tomatoes and green chile peppers and add them to the dip.
- Want a lighter version of this Viral Boat Dip? Swap our sour cream for Greek Yogurt!
Top Tip: How To Store Boat Dip
Store the boat dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four to five days. Since the base of the dip is sour cream, don’t let it sit out at room temperature for more than two hours maximum. Enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, Ruffles, with fresh veggies, on steak Kabob's, or even on chicken or pasta!
Cooking Tips!
- The sour cream and the liquid from the Rotel might split after sitting in the fridge for a while. If this happens, just give it a quick stir to recombine.
- If you have time, chill the dip in the fridge for an hour or so before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together more and will make it easier to server on chips.
- Easily double the batch if you’re serving a crowd. Just make sure your mixing bowl or container is large enough as it can be hard to mix together otherwise.
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Boat Dip Recipe | Easy Best Ever Rotel Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Sour Cream
- 8 ounces Shredded Mexican Cheese
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel- Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 1 package Taco Seasoning or Mild Taco Seasoning
- ¼ cup freshly chopped Cilantro and more for topping
- 1 lime Zest of one lime and juice from one lime
- 1 bag Organic Tortilla Chips or Sea Salt Ruffles
Instructions
- Add the sour cream and shredded cream to a large bowl.
- Next, add the Rotel, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Add the fresh lime juice, zest of one lime, and chopped fresh cilantro and mix well until combined.
- You can transfer the Rotel dip to a clean bowl and add more cilantro and Rotel on top. Serve with chips of choice or fresh veggies, and enjoy immediately!
Lathiya
I had never heard of this dip before, but when I tried it, I fell in love with it and couldn't stop eating it.
Andrea
The lime and cilantro make it feel fresh even with all the creamy stuff.