Description
This Layered Ranch Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring a smooth base of sour cream mixed with ranch seasoning, it’s topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, tangy green chilies, sliced black olives, and finely chopped red onion. Chilled for an hour to meld the flavors, it pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing/seasoning mix
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium Roma tomato, diced
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Tortilla chips
To Serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Cream Base: In a small bowl, combine 2 ½ cups sour cream with 1 packet (1 ounce) of ranch salad dressing/seasoning mix. Stir until the seasoning is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread the ranch sour cream mixture evenly into a medium-size shallow dish. Carefully sprinkle 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top, followed by diced tomatoes, drained chopped green chilies, sliced black olives, and finish with finely chopped red onion to create distinct, colorful layers.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the layered dip with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and the dip to chill thoroughly for best taste and texture.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy this refreshing and savory layered ranch dip as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat sour cream for creaminess and flavor.
- Make sure to drain the canned green chilies and olives well to avoid watery dip.
- Feel free to customize toppings by adding jalapeños for heat or cilantro for freshness.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
- Serve with sturdy tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping.
