Description
Mississippi Sin Dip is a rich, cheesy, and savory appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, ham, and green onions, all baked inside a hollowed-out loaf of French bread or sourdough. It delivers a warm, melty dip perfect for parties and gatherings, served directly from the bread bowl for a fun and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or sourdough boule (round loaf)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip to a hot, melty perfection.
- Prepare Dip Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped ham, green onions, garlic powder, optional hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a creamy and flavorful dip base.
- Hollow Out Bread: Slice off the top of the loaf and carefully hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch thick border around the edges to form a sturdy bread bowl that will hold the dip without leaking.
- Fill Bread Bowl: Spoon the prepared dip mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bread bowl, then place the bread top back onto the filled loaf to trap heat and moisture during baking.
- Wrap and Bake: Wrap the entire assembled loaf tightly in aluminum foil to keep it moist, then bake on a baking sheet in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the dip inside is hot and melty.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil, and serve warm. Use the bread pieces from the hollowed center, additional crackers, or vegetables for dipping as desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the dip mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake, making this recipe perfect for advance preparation.
- For an extra kick of heat, add diced jalapeños or more hot sauce directly into the dip mixture.
- If preferred, serve the dip baked in a baking dish instead of hollowing out a bread bowl for a simpler presentation.
