Description
A creamy and savory Mississippi Sin Dip stuffed into a hollowed-out French bread loaf, topped with melted cheddar cheese, ham, and green onions. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this warm, cheesy dip combines cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel, and spices for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use)
- 14 ounces sour cream
- 10 ounce can Rotel, drained
- 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
Bread and Garnish
- 16 ounce French bread loaf
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, drained Rotel, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup chopped ham, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare bread loaf: Cut the top of the French bread loaf into an oval shape, slicing down but not cutting through the other side to create a hinge. Remove the top pieces for dipping later.
- Hollow out loaf: Carefully hollow out the inside of the bread loaf using your hands, leaving enough bread shell to hold the filling. Reserve the removed bread for dipping if desired.
- Fill bread: Transfer the cheese and ham mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, spreading it evenly inside.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the filled loaf to create a cheesy topping.
- Wrap and bake: Wrap the filled bread loaf loosely with aluminum foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese to prevent sticking. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dip from the oven, unwrap the foil, and top with the remaining chopped ham and sliced green onions. Optionally, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes on top. Serve warm with bread pieces or chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use nonstick aluminum foil to prevent cheese from sticking to the foil during baking.
- The hollowed-out bread can be toasted and served alongside for extra dipping options.
- Substitute ham with cooked bacon or sausage for a different flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to allow easy mixing and a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 565 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
