Get ready to meet your new party favorite: Mississippi sin dip! Warm, creamy, and oh-so-indulgent, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Sharp cheddar, savory ham, sour cream, and zesty seasoning are all baked inside a loaf of bread.
And when it comes out of the oven all warm and bubbly? Let’s just say it’s impossible to resist.
Why You’ll Love This Mississippi Sin Dip
Easy Prep: Prep the bread, mix the filling, stuff it, and bake. Yes, this Southern favorite is that easy!
Perfect for Parties: Served in a hollowed-out bread loaf, this dip doubles as both a dish and serving vessel – the perfect centerpiece!
Rich & Creamy Taste: The sharp cheddar, tangy sour cream, savory ham, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce create one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
- Sour Cream: Adds richness and a slightly tangy flavor while creating a smooth, spreadable filling.
- Cream Cheese: The thick, velvety foundation, adding both richness and structure.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: For the sharp flavor and perfectly stretchy, melty cheese consistency.
- Cooked Ham (or Bacon): Adds a salty, smoky, meaty element.
- Hot Sauce: For a kick of heat!
- Worcestershire Sauce: Adds depth and umami.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Green Onions: Adds a fresh mild onion flavor to break through all the richness.
- Round Bread: Acts as the serving vessel and dipping component. I like sourdough but you can pick your fave.
How to Make Mississippi Sin Dip
Perfect for game days, holidays, parties, or any time you want to impress with little fuss, this dip is a must-make.
It’s especially great during the holiday season because it’s wonderfully warm and gooey!
Check out these easy steps:
1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. BEAT the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and mix until creamy.
3. MIX in cheddar, ham, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
4. CUT the top off the bread loaf and hollow it out, leaving a 1-inch wall. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
5. FILL the hollowed bread with the dip mix. Place on the baking sheet and wrap in foil.
6. BAKE for 25 minutes. Unwrap and bake 5–10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
7. GARNISH with green onions. Serve warm with reserved bread, crackers, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Tips For the Best Mississippi Sin Dip
This isn’t just any dip. It’s the kind of indulgent goodness that makes everyone fight for the last bite.
Creamy, cheesy, and savory, this Southern classic is devilishly good.
But if you really want to impress, follow these tips:
- Use room-temperature ingredients. Let everything warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This will ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Fresh is best. Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded. It melts better and provides a superior flavor.
- Bread options. French bread is classic. For a more robust flavor, you can also use other sturdy breads like round sourdough or pumpernickel.
- Try variations. Add diced jalapeños, swap ham for bacon or sausage, experiment with other cheeses, or add chopped artichoke hearts.
- Make-ahead. Prepare the dip mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container. When ready to bake, hollow out the bread and assemble.
- Serving suggestions. Besides hollowed bread pieces, pair this dip with tortilla chips, pretzel crisps, or fresh veggies like carrot sticks and celery.
How to Store
Don’t let any of that dip go to waste! Instead, follow these storage tips:
To Store: Transfer cold leftover dip to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 2-3 days. Discard leftover bread.
To Reheat: Microwave small portions in 30-second intervals until hot. Or warm gently on the stove over low heat.
Note: I don’t recommend freezing. The cream cheese and sour cream can become grainy and separate when thawed.
More Hot & Cheesy Dips to Try
Hot Corn Dip
Chili Cheese Dip
Crab Rangoon Dip
Mexican White Queso Cheese Dip
Mississippi Sin Dip
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kcalMississippi sin dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Warm, cheesy, and meaty, this easy appetizer is perfect for game days, parties, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) tub sour cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked ham or bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) round loaf bread, such as sourdough
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and mix with a spatula or hand mixer until creamy.
- Add the cheddar cheese, chopped ham, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the top off the bread loaf. Hollow out the loaf by removing the soft interior bread, leaving about a 1-inch wall to hold the filling. Save the removed bread pieces for dipping later.
- Spoon the creamy filling into the hollowed-out bread loaf. Place the loaf on the baking sheet and wrap it in the foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, unwrap the foil, and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove the bread bowl from the oven and carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Let cool for about 5 minutes before garnishing the top with sliced green onions.
- Serve warm with the reserved bread pieces, crackers, and/or fresh vegetables if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Let everything warm to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing and baking. This will ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded. It melts better and provides a superior flavor.
