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.

A hand dipping a wavy potato chip into fiesta ranch dip in a white bowl.

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5-Star Review

“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.

Recipe Card

Sour Cream Ranch Dip Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Chill Time: 1

Total: 1 5

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

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You only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious cold dip for any party!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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)

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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.

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Fiesta Ranch Dip Step by Step

Partially mixed fiesta ranch dip in a glass bowl and two empty cans with spoons.

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.

Fiesta ranch corn dip in a white bowl surrounded by wavy potato chips, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, and celery sticks.

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.

side view of cold fiesta ranch dip in a white bowl surrounded by wavy potato chips and carrot sticks,

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.