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Fiesta ranch dip is a zesty take on everyone’s classic. Dress up homemade ranch seasoning with corn, Rotel, and cheese for a dip that will disappear in a flash at your next party.
If you’re anything like us, there are two big seasons going on at your house right now: Christmas (or Hanukkah) and Football.
I’m way more into the holidays than I am into watching football, but luckily both things come with great food.
One of my favorite things to make for any party, but especially game-day parties, is a good dip. From buffalo chicken dip to spinach artichoke dip to spicy sausage dip, they’re one of my very favorite foods.
I mean, they’re easy to make and impossible to stop eating. A win/win in my opinion!
This fiesta ranch dip is definitely making it onto all of our game-day menus this year. It’s super easy and incredibly flavorful and is guaranteed to disappear *snaps* like that.
WHAT IS FIESTA RANCH DIP?
Fiesta ranch dip is exactly what it sounds like it might be: it’s ranch dip taken to a new, zesty level.
This dip takes your favorite ranch seasoning and adds ingredients like Rotel (diced tomatoes mixed with green chiles), corn, and cheddar cheese for a dip that is creamy, zesty, and incredibly dippable.
My version also includes black beans – because what goes better with corn and Rotel than black beans?
I also added some bacon bits to mine. This is totally optional, but I do love the smokiness they add to the dip. Just make sure to leave them out if any of your party guests are vegetarians!
This fiesta ranch dip makes for an awesome appetizer at any party, whether it’s a holiday gathering or game-day watch party. Just try not to eat it all before your guests arrive!Â
HOW TO MAKE FIESTA RANCH DIP
This is one of those dip recipes that comes together in absolute no time. The hardest thing about this recipe is letting it chill for a couple of hours before diving in!
Ingredients you’ll need
This recipe makes a big batch of fiesta ranch dip, so you’ll have plenty to feed all of your hungry party guests.
To make it, you will need:
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mixÂ
- 1 can sweet corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Rotel, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cooked and finely crumbled bacon or bacon bits (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
I love using my homemade ranch seasoning for this recipe. It’s great in everything from classic ranch dip to bacon ranch pasta salad to Mississippi pot roast.
If you don’t have any of the homemade stuff on hand, feel free to use a 1-ounce packet of store-bought ranch mix instead.
For the canned corn, beans, and Rotel, I recommend looking for the no-salt-added versions. This, along with using my homemade ranch seasoning, will allow you to better control the amount of salt in your final dip.Â
If you can’t find the no-salt-added versions, just keep in mind that you may not need to add much (if any) salt to the final dip.Â
Making my fiesta ranch dip
You ready to see how easy making this dip is?
Combine all of the ingredients in a big bowl and mix to combine. Give it a taste, then add salt and pepper as desired/needed.
Now, here’s the hard part: cover and chill the fiesta ranch dip for at least 1-2 hours before serving. This will allow all of the flavors to meld and it’ll be so much better after it has chilled!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
I like serving fiesta ranch dip with either corn chips, such as the Fritos Scoops, or tortilla chips.
Or, you can do my secret favorite thing, which is to serve it with nacho cheese Doritos. I said what I said – it’s incredible.
Of course, you can always put out some fresh veggies to go with it. Sliced bell peppers would be especially good!Â
RECIPE VARIATIONS
Dips are always fun to make because they’re easy to make your own, and this fiesta ranch dip is no exception.
Consider my ingredients list as a starting point. Remember how the bacon is optional? That’s just the beginning!
Try swapping out a different cheese for the cheddar cheese. Shredded pepper jack or a Mexican blend would both be delicious.
You can also swap the canned sweet corn for fire-roasted corn for some additional smokey flavor.
Do you love a spicy dip? Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to this fiesta ranch dip to make it as spicy as you like!
MORE GAME-DAY-READY DIPS
If you love this fiesta ranch dip and are looking for more recipes to make your game-day party the absolute best, check out these delicious dip recipes:
Pizza Dip
Herb-packed cream cheese is topped with marinara sauce, more cheese, and pizza and your favorite toppings in this melty, decadent pizza dip.
Avocado Dip
This avocado dip combines creamy avocado with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and shredded cheese for a quick and easy game-day snack.
Jalapeño Dip
This creamy jalapeño dip is made with pickled jalapeños, avocados, lime juice, and plenty of cilantro for a smooth, herby, zippy dip.
S’mores Dip
S’mores Dip is always a party favorite! Dig into this combo of melty chocolate and gooey, toasted marshmallows with graham crackers, fruit, or your favorite cookies.
Crock Pot Cheese Dip
2 ingredient Crockpot Cheese Dip with chili is the perfect easy appetizer for game day or a party – we love how east this is.
Homemade French Onion Dip
Homemade French Onion Dip is better than anything you can buy at the store, and much easier to make than you might think! You’ll want to dip everything from chips to carrot sticks in this savory dip.
Corn and Avocado Salsa
Corn and avocado salsa paired with a refreshing drink or chips is the perfect combination for your next summer retreat with friends and family!
Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta
This roasted garlic whipped feta is creamy and delicious with sweet roasted garlic, tangy cream cheese, salty feta, and herbs whipped together to make a delicious spread!
Homemade Tzatziki
Homemade tzatziki is made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, and lots of lemon juice. Serve with pita, pita chips, or any vegetable or meat!
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as desired.
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Cover and chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving with corn chips or tortilla chips.
I recommend using no-salt-added canned corn, beans, and Rotel so that you can control the amount of salt in this recipe. If you cannot find no-salt-added versions, keep in mind that you will not need to add as much or any salt to the final dip.
For a spicier dip, feel free to add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Makes about 6 cups.
Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 178mg, Potassium: 164mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 213IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
