Description
Mississippi Sin Dip blends creamy cream cheese, zesty ham, and tangy cheddar into a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Served warm with crisp crackers or chips, this Southern classic promises to elevate game day and party spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480 mL) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120 mL) ham, diced and cooked
- 1 loaf (16 oz / 454 g) French or sourdough bread
- ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120 mL) sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz / 60 mL) green onions, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the interior, maintaining sturdy one-inch thick walls to create an edible serving vessel.
- Mixing: Blend cream cheese, cheddar, and sour cream into a smooth mixture, incorporating diced ham, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powders, and seasoning for a robust flavor profile.
- Assembly: Transfer the creamy mixture into the bread shell, ensuring complete and even distribution throughout the interior.
- Wrapping: Entirely encase the loaded bread loaf in aluminum foil, creating a protective seal to retain moisture and prevent excessive browning.
- Baking: Position the wrapped dip on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 350°F oven, allowing it to heat and bubble for 35-40 minutes until the filling reaches a rich, molten consistency.
- Serving: Remove the foil and present the hot dip on a serving platter, accompanied by reserved bread pieces, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a round, dense bread like sourdough or Hawaiian sweet bread for structural integrity and maximum flavor absorption.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Pat ham and green onions dry before mixing to avoid excess moisture that could compromise the dip’s texture.
- Temperature Control: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free blending.
- Customize Heat Levels: Experiment with adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for those craving extra spiciness in the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg