Description

This Mississippi Sin Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. It features a blend of cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, and chopped ham all baked inside a hollowed-out French bread loaf. Topped with extra cheese, ham, and green onions, this dip offers bold flavors and a satisfying texture that pairs wonderfully with the toasted bread pieces cut from the loaf.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use)
14 ounces sour cream
10 ounce can Rotel, drained (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup chopped ham (divided use)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
16 ounce French bread loaf
1 green onion, sliced

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature for the dip.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, drained Rotel tomatoes, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup chopped ham, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated. Set aside.
Prepare Bread: Cut the top of the French bread loaf into an oval shape, slicing down without cutting all the way through to the other side. Remove the top pieces to use for dipping later.
Hollow Bread: Use your hands to hollow out the interior of the bread loaf, creating a cavity for the dip. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
Fill Bread: Transfer the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, spreading evenly inside.
Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the filled bread for a melty top layer.
Wrap and Bake: Wrap the filled loaf loosely in aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from sticking to the foil and bake for 45 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
Finish and Serve: Remove the foil and oven. Top the baked dip with the remaining ham and sliced green onions. Optionally, sprinkle additional red pepper flakes for extra heat. Serve immediately with the bread pieces for dipping.

Notes

Use nonstick aluminum foil or leave space between the foil and the cheese to prevent sticking.
For more spice, add extra diced green chiles or hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
Leftover hollowed bread can be toasted and served alongside the dip for extra crunch.
You can substitute ham with cooked bacon or turkey if preferred.
Try serving with vegetable sticks or crackers if you want a gluten-free option, skip the bread loaf.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 358 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 565 mg
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg