By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 12, 2025
This creamy Fiesta Ranch Dip recipe is made up of just 5 ingredients, including sour cream, corn, ranch seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese. This cold party dip comes together in minutes and can be served straight out of the fridge with potato chips, veggies, and crackers.
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“I made this and brought it to an Easter celebration and it was a hit! A few even asked for the recipe.” -Becky
Fiesta Ranch Dip
Creamy and cheesy with a hint of spice, what more could you want? Just a handful of ingredients come together to make this super simple cold party dip idea .
In my opinion, this recipe is just about perfect as is! However, I sometimes adjust the spice level depending on who I am preparing it for. To tone down the spice, I swap the Rotel for plain diced tomatoes, and for a spicier dip, I use pepper jack cheese and/or hot Rotel. Sometimes, when I really want to add some heat, I’ll throw in cayenne pepper or a drained can of diced jalapeños.
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- ▢ 16 ounces sour cream (1 container), full fat is best but low fat will work
- ▢ 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ 11 ounces canned corn kernels drained (1 can)
- ▢ 10 ounces Rotel drained (1 can), any type works
- ▢ 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
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Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients until well combined. 16 ounces sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 11 ounces canned corn kernels, 10 ounces Rotel, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with your favorite chips or vegetables.
Becky’s Tips
- This dip should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Place the dip in a bowl set in a larger bowl filled with ice to allow it to sit out for up to 3 hours.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Fiesta Ranch Dip Step by Step
Combine all the ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together 16 ounces sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 11 ounces canned corn kernels, 10 ounces Rotel, 1 ounce ranch seasoning until well combined.
Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve: Serve with your favorite chips or vegetables and enjoy.
How to Store
You’ll need to make this time in advance. It needs at least an hour to chill, and the flavor continues to deepen as it chills, so feel free to make it up to 2 days ahead of when you plan to serve it.
Store leftover fiesta ranch dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving cold. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this creamy cold dip with crudites, potato chips, a batch of homemade sweet potato chips , or our flavorful Mexican spice cheese crackers . For plain chips, you can whip up a batch of tortilla chips or even wonton chips .
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream (1 container), full fat is best but low fat will work
- 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 11 ounces canned corn kernels drained (1 can)
- 10 ounces Rotel drained (1 can), any type works
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients until well combined. 16 ounces sour cream, 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 11 ounces canned corn kernels, 10 ounces Rotel, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with your favorite chips or vegetables.
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Notes
- This dip should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Place the dip in a bowl set in a larger bowl filled with ice to allow it to sit out for up to 3 hours.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
