Creamy Southwestern Ranch Dip Recipe for Parties and Game Day

This Southwestern Ranch Dip is a perfect addition to your game day spread. Make it ahead so the flavors meld — ideally chill it for several hours or overnight — and serve when guests arrive.

Are you planning something for the Super Bowl this year? Even if your local team didn’t make it, the excitement of the day is contagious. Whether you’re hosting a party or bringing a dish to share, this dip is easy, crowd-pleasing, and quick to assemble.

I love this Southwestern Ranch Dip for several reasons:

• Make-ahead friendly — the flavor improves as it chills, so prepare it at least four hours ahead or the day before.
• Quick to assemble — it takes less than five minutes to mix.
• Creamy and flavorful — a great balance of tang and Tex-Mex brightness.
• Easy to lighten — use light sour cream without sacrificing taste, and it’s delicious with vegetables as well as chips.

Ingredients

• A packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
• 16 ounces sour cream (light or regular)
• 10 ounces Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (mild or medium)
• About 2 ounces chopped black olives (roughly half a small can)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve a few slices for garnish)

Lighten It Up

The main base of the dip is sour cream, so switching to light sour cream cuts a significant amount of fat and calories while keeping the texture and flavor enjoyable. You can also use regular sour cream if you prefer — either way the dip is tasty and pairs well with vegetables for a lighter option.

All of the ingredients come together easily — just mix until combined.

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

Chilling is essential. Refrigerate the dip for at least four hours so the texture firms slightly and the flavors meld — overnight is ideal. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator; the dip stays fresh and tasty for several days.

This dip is wonderful with ridged party chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, or fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, and bell pepper strips.

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Southwestern Ranch Dip

Servings:
8

Prep Time:
4 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:
4 hrs 5 mins

This Southwestern Ranch Dip is an easy, make-ahead option for game day or any gathering. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces sour cream (light or regular)
• 10 ounces Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces chopped black olives (about ½ of a small can)
• 1 ounce packet Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided

Instructions

• Combine the sour cream, Ro-Tel (undrained), shredded cheddar, chopped olives (about half a can or to taste), the ranch dressing mix, and two of the sliced green onions. Mix until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld.
• Before serving, garnish with the remaining sliced green onion. Serve with chips and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup |
Calories: 163 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 8 g |
Protein: 6 g |
Fat: 12 g |
Saturated Fat: 7 g |
Cholesterol: 35 mg |
Sodium: 508 mg |
Potassium: 213 mg |
Fiber: 1 g |
Sugar: 1 g |
Vitamin A: 442 IU |
Vitamin C: 5 mg |
Calcium: 200 mg |
Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated using generic ingredients. For precise values, refer to the labels on the products you use.

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