Boat Dip Creamy Zesty (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Creamy Base

01 - 120 ml mayonnaise
02 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 225 g sour cream

→ Flavor Boosters

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 80 g fire-roasted corn kernels
06 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
08 - 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 285 g diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
11 - 60 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ For Serving

14 - Pretzels, tortilla chips, or crackers
15 - Sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or celery

# Instructions:

01 - Grab a big mixing bowl and combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture's nice and smooth.
02 - Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack, drained tomatoes with chilies, fire-roasted corn, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne if you'd like, salt, and fresh cilantro. Mix it up so everything blends well.
03 - Make sure the mixture is thoroughly combined. Cover it up and stick it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
04 - Before serving, give it a quick stir. Enjoy it cold alongside fresh veggie slices, crackers, tortilla chips, or pretzels.
05 - Want it warm? Pop the dip into an oven-safe bowl and bake at 175°C for 15 minutes until it’s gooey and bubbly.

# Notes:

01 - Cooling the dip first really amps up the taste and texture because the ingredients get a chance to meld.
02 - Add some extras, like crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, or more cheese to mix it up.
03 - This is great to whip up ahead of time—it’s even better the next day.