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An overhead shot of the cheesy sausage cream cheese dip in a baking dish, surrounded by tortilla chips for dipping.

Cowboy Cream Cheese: The Ultimate Party Dip Recipe

A rich, savory, and crowd-pleasing Cowboy Cream Cheese dip recipe. This easy appetizer features sausage, bacon, and spicy Rotel, perfect for game day or any party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Cream Cheese Dip
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 lb hot ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes & green chiles well-drained
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 9-inch Pie Plate or Baking Dish
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage, half of the crumbled bacon, drained Rotel, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
  4. Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or a similar baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly. Garnish with additional green onions and serve warm with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the dip up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.