A quick creamy dip loaded with bold flavor that comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast.

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You’ve probably seen Boat Dip making the rounds online, and it’s easy to see why. It’s fast, it uses simple ingredients, and it comes together in one bowl. No cooking, no waiting, just mix and serve. This is one of those easy recipes that works for just about anything. Game day, last-minute guests, or even a snacky dinner when you don’t feel like making a full meal. It’s familiar, filling, and easy to keep on hand.

A plate of creamy dip topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and cherry tomato halves, surrounded by tortilla chips.

Boat Dip is creamy with a little kick from the Rotel and filled with shredded cheese to give it some body and make it scoopable. It’s the kind of dip that works with sturdy chips and keeps you coming back for another scoop.

This easy dip works when you don’t have much time or don’t want to cook. Throw it together and serve it as is. Or make in advance and let the flavors build in the refrigerator. You can also double or triple the recipe if you’re feeding a group. Or have a bunch of kids to feed. lol

A wooden platter with shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, taco seasoning, a can of RoTel, and a container of sour cream, each labeled.

Ingredients for Boat Dip

Add these to your shopping list if you don’t already have them on hand. Everything is easy to find and doesn’t require any prep beyond opening and mixing.

sour cream
RoTel OR generic store brand version
cheddar cheese
taco seasoning
tortilla chips
green onion

You can swap the cheddar for a different shredded cheese if you like. Use sharp cheddar, colby jack or pepper jack, they will all work fine in this recipe.

Add a little extra heat with hot Rotel or the store brand version if you like it. Or if Rotel is too hot for you swap it out with 10 ounces of mild salsa.

A bowl of creamy dip topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and cherry tomatoes, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh green onions.

How To Store This Dip

Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge. It holds up well for a couple of days, though you may want to give it a quick stir before serving again. If it thickens up, stir in a small spoonful of sour cream can loosen it back up.