Ingredients
– 16 ounces sour cream forms the creamy base
– 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning or one 1-ounce packet of store-bought ranch mix adds the classic ranch flavor
– 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, preferably no-salt-added brings sweetness and texture
– 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, preferably no-salt-added provides protein and heartiness
– 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained, preferably no-salt-added infuses a spicy kick
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese melts in for extra creaminess
– ¼ cup cooked and finely crumbled bacon or bacon bits (optional) adds smokiness if desired
– Salt and pepper to taste adjusts seasoning to your preference
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and measure accurately. Make sure to drain and rinse the canned items for the best texture.
2-In a large bowl, combine the sour cream with the ranch seasoning and stir until smooth.
3-Add the sweet corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the mix.
4-If using, fold in the crumbled bacon bits for that extra smokiness.
5-Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed, then cover and chill for at least 1-2 hours to let the tastes blend.
6-Serve it cold with corn chips, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers for a healthy twist.
Last Step:
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🌿 Use homemade ranch seasoning for better control over salt content.
🧂 Choose no-salt-added canned ingredients to better manage seasoning.
🥓 Omit bacon bits for a vegetarian-friendly version or swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for more spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 to 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.001 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg