Description
Mississippi Sin Dip delivers a sinful Southern comfort classic with creamy cream cheese, zesty ranch, and hearty ham blended into a crowd-pleasing party favorite. Crowd gatherings will welcome this rich, irresistible appetizer that promises pure indulgement with each delectable scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (or sourdough)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced ham
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a rustic bread vessel by slicing off the crown of the loaf and gently excavating its interior, maintaining sturdy walls for structural integrity. Tear the extracted bread into bite-sized fragments for later accompaniment.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together creamy cheese, tangy cultured cream, sharp aged cheddar, diced smoky ham, finely chopped verdant scallions, aromatic garlic essence, subtle onion powder, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Lavishly transfer the blended concoction into the hollowed bread shell, ensuring an even distribution that reaches every crevice of the edible container.
- Envelop the loaded bread loaf completely in aluminum shielding, positioning it carefully on a sturdy baking surface.
- Slide the wrapped creation into a preheated oven calibrated to 350°F, allowing it to transform for approximately 25–30 minutes until the interior becomes molten and bubbling with anticipation.
- Extract the dip from its thermal embrace, unwrap with care, and present immediately alongside the reserved bread fragments, crisp crackers, or an assortment of fresh vegetable companions for communal enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy sourdough or unsliced white bread for the best bread bowl structure that won’t collapse during baking.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to create a smoother, lump-free mixture when mixing ingredients.
- Pat ham pieces dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the dip watery and maintain a thick, creamy consistency.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream without compromising the rich, tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg