Mississippi Sin Dip

For another Cooking Club gathering, we had the theme of “Sinful.” Although we had some creamy pastas, and rich chocolate desserts, I went for the literal approach (lol.) This Mississippi Sin dip is super simple to make. It would be great for a party or a tailgate! (I also reheated the dip the next day and served with chicken breast.)

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream, room temperature
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature (or warmed)
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 cup ham, diced or sliced (or use cooked bacon)
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 loaf bread
• Crackers, optional
• Fresh Parsley or green onion to garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º F. Use a serrated bread knife to cut out center of French loaf.

In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. (I warmed the cream cheese before mixing.)

Stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Fold in cheddar cheese and diced ham.

Transfer Mixture to bread bowl.

Wrap in aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake for 35 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown. (Toast up extra bread pieces next to loaf the last 10 minutes too.)

Remove from oven, top with chopped parsley or green onions and serve with bread (and crackers.)