Mississippi Cheese Dip With Ham

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Diana Rattray
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Diana Rattray
Updated 09/15/19
Mississippi Cheese Dip
Diana Rattray
  • Total: 70 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 60 mins
  • Yield: 4 Cups (16 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
298 Calories
20g Fat
17g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 Cups (16 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 427mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Protein 12g
Calcium 275mg 21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A great appetizer recipe for a party or holiday gathering. Add diced tomatoes or spice it up with a bit of cayenne if you like.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1/3 cup chopped green chiles
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (1-lb) round loaf French bread

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In mixing bowl, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chopped ham, chile peppers, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until well blended. Set dip aside.

  3. Cut a thin slice from top of bread loaf; set slice aside. Using a gentle sawing motion, cut vertically to, but not through, bottom of the loaf, 1/2 inch from the edge, to cut out center of bread. Lift out center of loaf; cut into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

  4. Fill hollowed bread loaf with the dip; cover with reserved top slice of bread loaf. Wrap reserved loaf with foil. Bake dip at 350° degrees for 1 hour.

  5. Serve the dip with reserved bread cubes, crackers, or potato chips.

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