Creamy Skillet Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe

Creamy Skillet Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe is a cheesy, flavorful dip with black beans, corn, and peppers – it’s perfect for parties or game day!

This Creamy Skillet Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe takes the classic cowboy caviar everyone loves and turns it into a warm, melty appetizer that’s impossible to resist. Combining creamy cheese, tender black beans, sweet corn, and a spice rub brings a rich Southwestern flavor to any gathering. It’s quick to prepare and comes together beautifully in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.

Whether you’re hosting a game day party, barbecue, or casual get-together, this creamy cowboy caviar dip will be the hit of the table. Serve it bubbling hot with tortilla chips, warm pita wedges, or crunchy veggies for the perfect scoop. Every bite is packed with creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy goodness that keeps everyone coming back for more.

The best part about this recipe is how versatile it is because you can customize it with jalapeños for extra heat, add avocado for a creamy touch, or sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for brightness. It’s a hearty, satisfying dip that doubles as a side or even a topping for tacos and burrito bowls. Once you try this Creamy Skillet Cowboy Caviar Dip, it’s sure to become a party favorite.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/3 pound fresh chorizo
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, defrosted
• 15 ounces black beans, drained
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 3 scallions, divided
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounces jack or white cheddar cheese, shredded
• Tortilla Chips for serving

(Serves 8)

To Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix paprika, chili powder, cumin and salt together in a small bowl, set aside.
3. Crisp up bacon in an iron skillet, remove and cool. Crumble into large pieces, set aside.
4. To same pan, add chorizo, bell pepper and half of scallions and place over medium heat.
5. Cook for 4 minutes and add corn, black beans, and tomatoes, stir to combine. Add half of dry seasoning mixture, stir.
6. Cook for 2 minutes and add cream cheese, stir until creamy. Add remaining dry seasoning and half of bacon, stir.
7. Top with 3/4 of shredded cheese and bake in a hot oven for 10- 12 minutes.
8. Remove and top with remaining cheese, bacon and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

This Creamy Skillet Cowboy Caviar Dip is so versatile that it’s fun to make during any season of the year.