Cowboy crack dip will turn your boring tortilla chips into an extraordinary snack!
Creamy, cheesy, and meaty, this appetizer is downright addicting. Serve it at your next party and watch it instantly disappear.
So, why the name? One taste and you won’t be able to quit! It’s so irresistible you can’t have just one bite.
The cream cheese and cheddar coat sausage, corn, and Rotel in deliciousness. Rich and savory, it has all the makings for the best game day appetizer.
Better yet, you make it in the Crockpot. So you can effortlessly whip up Cowboy crack dip!
Tips & Tricks
Cowboy crack dip is as simple as dump and cook. Still, there are some things to keep in mind.
So follow these tips and tricks:
- Don’t curdle the cream cheese. Turn the slow cooker off or switch it to warm once the dip is cooked.
- Use canned corn. Instead of frozen corn, you can use canned corn too. Just be sure to drain it before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Shred fresh cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains an anti-caking ingredient, making it more difficult to melt. So I always suggest shredding the cheese yourself. Plus, it’s cheaper and super easy to prepare!
- Add a spicy kick. Want a little bit of heat in your dip? Add some jalapeno slices for a nice kick!
- Make it super creamy. Want an even creamier dip? Throw a cup of sour cream into the mix.
- Serve with crunchy dippers. Cowboy crack dip is not limited to just tortilla chips. Pita chips, corn chips, breadsticks, and crackers are all great options. For a healthy twist, serve with crunchy veggie sticks.
- Add bacon. Everything is better with bacon! So go on, add some crisp and savory bacon crumbles on top of your dip.
- Try another cheese. Apart from cheddar, you can also use other types of cheeses for this recipe. Pepper jack, gouda, and blue cheese all make fantastic alternatives.
How to Make Cowboy Crack Dip
Believe it or not, this scrumptious dip only requires 5 basic ingredients. It’s so easy to make, you can do it with your eyes closed! Here’s how:
I doubled this recipe and made it for our couple’s game night!! EVERYONE loved it! Unfortunately I skipped the corn (two of our guests cannot eat corn) and substituted chopped water chestnuts!! Tuned out delicious and not a drop was left over!! Thank you👏
Kim I have cooked several of your recipes and all have turned out scrumptious. My husband and I are seniors so we needed different things to eat.Thanks for your suggestions
you don’t say what size packages of cream cheese!
Hi Ankimo!
Sorry about that. You’ll need 2 (8 ounce) blocks of cream cheese for this one 🙂
Hello – If you add the cup of sour cream – should you add more cheese?
thanks!
I don’t, Jeanne.
I ALWAYS add sour cream to this recipe because I love how creamy it makes it. But I stick to the recipe for the other ingredients.
My concern with adding more shredded cheese is that it might get too thick and heavy.