The Best Viral Boat Dip Recipe
Make this easy, creamy, no-bake boat dip that went viral on TikTok. It is a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for tailgates, lake days, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix. Beat them together until smooth.
- Stir in the drained Rotel, sour cream, and thawed corn (if using). Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded cheese gently.
- Transfer the mixture to your serving dish.
- Chill the boat dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Drain the Rotel well; excess liquid will make the dip watery.
- For a thicker dip, you can reduce the amount of sour cream slightly.
- This is a cold party dip; no baking is required.
- You can prepare this make ahead dip up to 24 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55