This no-cook, easy-to-make, creamy and cheesy boat dip is made with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, and green onion. It’s an ultimate Tex-Mex style cold dip that’s perfect for a make-ahead, shareable, cold snack that you can bring to a pool or beach party!
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Why This Dip Will Be Your New Summer Favourite?
- No-cook, quick-to-make cold dip.
- The zesty Tex-Mex flavors are ridiculously addictive!
- Made using minimal ingredients in under 5 minutes, it’s perfect for scooping with tortillas, Fritos, or chips.
- Perfect make-ahead dip that needs just one bowl to whip up.
- Crowd favourite.
- Convenient to make and perfect for beach days, pool parties, or boat rides.
Ingredients
Sour Cream – full-fat sour cream gives the best mouthfeel. Adds creamy, tanginess to the cold dip.
Canned Tomatoes – I used a can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chillies. You can also use a can of regular diced tomatoes. Drain well before use. Canned tomatoes add acidity and freshness.
Cheddar Cheese – I used a sharp cheddar. You can also use Mexican blend, pepper jack, or Colby jack. Always buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself for the best results.
Jalapenos – If you love an extra kick, add diced jalapenos (seeds removed). This is completely optional. For mild heat, you can use homemade pickled jalapenos.
Ranch Seasoning – Adds notes of tangy, herby, savoury flavours. You can use homemade seasoning or store-bought packets.
Taco Seasoning – Adds spicy savoury note. You can use homemade seasoning or store-bought packets.
Green Onion – mix some of it in the dip, or use it to sprinkle on top before serving
Additions and Substitutions
- If you can’t get sour cream, you can use plain Greek yogurt.
- Substitute a can of Rotel tomatoes with a can of regular tomatoes.
- You can mix roasted corn into the dip.
- Feel free to mix in crispy bacon bits into the dip for extra yumminess.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all the ingredients (except green onion) to the bowl.
Step 2: Mix until well combined.
Chill for a minimum of half an hour to a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
Sprinkle green onion and a little cheddar cheese on top.
Serve it cold with nachos, chips or Fritos.
Tips For Success
- Chill before serving. Refrigerate it for 1 or 2 hours before serving, so all the flavours develop.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes. Drain well before mixing them in. You don’t want the dip to turn watery.
- Heat. Adjust the heat levels based on your heat tolerance levels. Use mild Rotel tomatoes or Hot Rotel tomatoes according to your preference, and skip jalapenos if you want mild heat.
- Add crunch. For extra crunch, add roasted sweet corn, black beans or crispy bacon bits.
- Freshly grated cheese. Always shred cheese from a block. Pre-grated cheese has fillers and preservatives that prevent it from melting well.
Storing
Refrigerator any leftover dip in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. It’s a great make-ahead dip. Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Excess tomato juice is one of the most common reasons the boat dip turns watery. Make sure to drain the can of Rotel tomatoes well. Empty the can into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl to catch the liquid.
Let the tomatoes drain for a couple of minutes, then gently press them with the back of a spoon. When the juices stop dripping, mix it with the ingredients of the boat dip.
Serve it cold with nachos, chips or Fritos.
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Ingredients
- 1 can 24 ounce sour cream, full-fat
- 1 can 10 ounce Rotel tomatoes
- 1 ounce Ranch seasoning
- 1 ounce Taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeno optional, deseeded and diced
- 8- ounce sharp cheddar freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons green onion
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients (except green onion) to the bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Chill for a minimum of half an hour to a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle green onion and a little cheddar cheese on top.
- Serve it cold with nachos, chips or Fritos.
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Notes
- Chill before serving. Refrigerate it for 1 or 2 hours before serving, so all the flavours develop.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes. Drain well before mixing them in. You don’t want the dip to turn watery.
- Heat. Adjust the heat levels based on your heat tolerance levels. Use mild Rotel tomatoes or Hot Rotel tomatoes according to your preference, and skip jalapenos if you want mild heat.
- Add crunch. For extra crunch, add roasted sweet corn, black beans, or crispy bacon bits.
- Freshly grated cheese. Always shred cheese from a block. Pre-grated cheese has fillers and preservatives that prevent it from melting well.
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and I’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2014 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
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