Meet the 5-Ingredient (No-Cook) Dip That's 'Floating' Around the Internet

Nea Arentzen
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It's perfect for summer.

<p>Nea Arentzen</p>

Nea Arentzen

This fan-favorite Tiktok recipe for five-ingredient Boat Dip is the perfect reminder that summer is in full swing. It comes together in only a few minutes and requires no fancy ingredients or cooking techniques. Pack it up in the cooler for your next boat day, serve it poolside with your favorite summer cocktail, or enjoy it after a long family day at the beach.

Pro Tip: The best part about this recipe is that you can make it ahead and chill it in the fridge until you're ready to serve it, or you can bring the individual ingredients and mix it all together (wherever you may be) right before serving.

How to Make Boat Dip

<p>Nea Arentzen</p>

Nea Arentzen

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sour cream

  • 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1 (10-ounce) can original Rotel

  • 1 package taco seasoning

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Mix sour cream, shredded cheese, Rotel, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer the dip to a clean serving bowl and garnish with additional chopped cilantro.

  2. Serve the boat dip with desired chips and an assortment of dippable vegetables such as carrots, celery, and snap peas.

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.

  • 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.

Variations to Try

  • For extra taco flavor, use taco-seasoned shredded cheese or sprinkle in more taco seasoning.

  • Squeeze in some fresh lime juice for extra zestiness.

  • Instead of serving it as a dip, serve it as a sauce to top your tacos or taco bowls 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.

How to Store

Store the Boat Dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. Since the base of the dip is sour cream, don’t let it sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours maximum.