Description
Creamy Fiesta Boat Dip is a quick and flavorful party appetizer featuring a creamy base of sour cream blended with zesty taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cheddar cheese, corn, green onions, and optional fresh cilantro. Served chilled with tortilla chips, this dip is perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cooked corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Mix sour cream and seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Stir thoroughly until the seasoning is evenly incorporated throughout the sour cream.
- Add remaining ingredients: To the sour cream mixture, add the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked corn. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Optional cilantro: If desired, gently fold in the freshly chopped cilantro to add a refreshing and vibrant flavor to the dip.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and intensify for a tastier experience.
- Serve chilled: Once chilled, serve the Creamy Fiesta Boat Dip alongside tortilla chips or your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangier and healthier option.
- Use fresh corn if available, roasting it beforehand adds a smoky flavor.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavor.
- Keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
