Description
Rotel ranch dip delivers creamy southwestern comfort in minutes. Cheesy, zesty flavors blend seamlessly, making you crave more with each scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) sour cream
- 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10 oz/280g) can of Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), drained
- 1 packet (1 oz/28g) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine sour cream, drained Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl, creating a harmonious blend of zesty flavors.
- Mixing: Whisk ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of ranch seasoning and maintaining the distinct textures of cheese and tomatoes.
- Chilling: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and pair with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Drain Tomatoes Completely: Remove all excess liquid from Rotel tomatoes to prevent a watery, runny dip consistency that could compromise the creamy texture.
- Cheese Temperature Matters: Use cold, freshly shredded cheddar cheese for optimal melding and to maintain distinct cheese bits throughout the dip.
- Seasoning Distribution Technique: Sprinkle ranch seasoning gradually while mixing to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent clumping of dry ingredients.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld, transforming the dip from good to exceptional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 412 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg