Mississippi Sin Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Indulgent creamy dip baked in bread with cheddar, ham, and spices, perfect warm party favorite.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Meat

04 - 1 cup cooked ham, diced

→ Condiments & Seasonings

05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Produce

11 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Bakery

12 - 1 round loaf of sturdy bread (such as sourdough or French bread)

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil.
02 - Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sour cream and mix until fully combined and creamy.
03 - Mix in shredded cheddar, diced ham, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
04 - Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a one-inch thick wall; reserve the removed bread pieces for dipping.
05 - Fill the hollowed bread loaf with the prepared dip mixture, place it on the baking sheet, and wrap tightly in foil.
06 - Bake the wrapped loaf for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
07 - Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
08 - Sprinkle sliced green onions on top and serve warm with the reserved bread pieces, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth and lump-free dip.
02 - Freshly shredded cheese melts better and enhances flavor.
03 - The dip mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.
04 - Serve with bread pieces, tortilla chips, pretzel crisps, or fresh vegetables.