Cheesy Baked Cowboy Dip

Why You’ll Love This Dip

• Minimal Prep Time: Just a few minutes to throw everything together.1
• Easy Clean-Up: One dish wonder!1
• Customizable: Make it your own with different cheeses, meats, or veggies.1
• Delicious Hot or Cold: Enjoy it straight from the oven or chilled.1
• Crowd-Pleasing: Everyone loves a cheesy, flavorful dip!1

Quick Facts

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Serving Size: Serves 63

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef1
• 1 taco seasoning1
• 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1
• 1 cup sour cream1
• 4 ounces Pepper Jack, grated, or sharp Cheddar1
• 2 cups sweet corn, fire-roasted, thawed, and drained1
• 10.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles, Rotel1
• 4 ounces green chiles, diced1
• ½ cup sliced green onions1
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt1
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1

Topping

• ¼ cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated -or sharp Cheddar1
• Sliced green onion1

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425℉1.
2. In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with taco seasoning, breaking it up as it cooks. Continue until browned and crumbly, about 10 to 12 minutes1.
3. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease1. If you’re using 90/10 ground beef, you probably won’t need to drain it1.
4. Add cream cheese, sour cream, 4 ounces of grated cheese, corn, cooked ground beef, tomatoes with chiles, green chiles, green onions, salt, and pepper to the cast iron skillet1.
5. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is melted and all ingredients are well blended1.
6. Top with the remaining cheese1.
7. Bake until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through and bubbling around the edges, about 30 minutes1.
8. Sprinkle green onions over the top before serving1.

Tips for Customization

• Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some candied jalapenos1.
• Swap the meat: Try crumbled hot Italian sausage for an extra kick1.
• Cheese variations: Use Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack instead of cheddar1.
• Add beans: Black beans or pinto beans make a great addition1.
• Veggie boost: Finely chopped red onion adds a vibrant color and sharp flavor1.

Serving Suggestions

• Dippers: Tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, saltines, pretzels, vegetable sticks, or crostinis1.
• Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, hot sauce, bacon bits, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of cheese is best in cowboy corn dip?Sharp cheddar cheese is fantastic in Tex-Mex dishes like this one, but other melty cheeses work too. You can use Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack. I wouldn’t use parmesan cheese in this recipe1.Can I make cowboy dip without baking it in the oven?Yes! Just combine cream cheese, sour cream, cooked ground beef, all of the shredded sharp cheddar, green onions, Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, salt, and pepper in a large bowl1.Can I make cowboy dip ahead of time?Absolutely! Assemble the dip in the baking dish a day in advance and keep it covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge. Bake it the next day right before serving1.

Nutritional Information

(Note: Nutritional information will vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes.)Enjoy this Cheesy Baked Cowboy Dip! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion. Let me know how you customize it in the comments below!