Start by softening your cream cheese. If you’ve forgotten to pull it out of the fridge in time (guilty as charged), you can microwave it for about 20-30 seconds to soften it up. It doesn’t need to be totally melted—just soft enough to mix easily.

In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the ranch seasoning packet, sour cream, and Rotel tomatoes (drain them first, but keep a little bit of the juice to get a smoother texture if you want). Stir everything together until it’s well blended.

This is the fun part because you can already start smelling how good it’s going to be.

Now, fold in the shredded cheese and chopped green onions. I like to add a little extra cheese because, well, who doesn’t love more cheese? Mix everything together until it’s evenly distributed.

For the best results, refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together and really makes the dip come alive. But honestly, if you’re in a rush, you can skip this step—it’ll still taste great.

Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or even fresh veggies like carrots and celery. Whatever works for you!