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It’s sinfully delicious.
The Deep South is known for its rich fare and culinary diversity, specializing in everything from barbecue and seafood to decadent desserts and comfort food. We can thank Louisiana for the po’boy, South Carolina for shrimp and grits, Tennessee for Nashville hot chicken, and Georgia for Brunswick stew.
Not to be left out, the state of Mississippi introduced us to fried dill pickles, comeback sauce, and, of course, Mississippi mud pie. A lesser-known but equally delicious contribution from the Magnolia State is the rich and creamy dip “Mississippi Sin.” If you’re from the South, chances are you’ve had it at a family reunion, tailgate party, or backyard barbecue, but you might not have known its name. Well, let us formally introduce you to Mississippi Sin.
What Is Mississippi Sin?
A creamy, decadent Southern appetizer, the dip was supposedly created by a Mississippi State fan as a game-day appetizer. Traditionally made with cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced ham, and green onions, it’s baked and served warm inside a hollowed loaf of French or Italian bread.
To save time or for ease of transportation, some cooks serve the dip in a slow-cooker, cast-iron skillet, or casserole dish instead of a bread bowl. Other variations include substituting bacon or sausage for ham, adding a Tex-Mex twist with taco seasoning, or counteracting the richness with an acid such as diced tomatoes or Worcestershire sauce.
Why Is It Called Mississippi Sin?
Unsurprisingly, the “Mississippi” part of the dip’s name honors its Starkville, Mississippi, tailgating roots. “Sin” fesses up to the idea that it’s “rich as sin” and eating it feels taboo. But don’t let that stop you from indulging. You’re among friends and family, so no one will judge.
What To Serve With Mississippi Sin
Traditionally, the torn-out pieces of the bread bowl serve as “dippers,” but feel free to offer other choices. The options are nearly limitless. Some of our favorites include corn chips, tortilla chips, pita bread, vegetables, crackers, and pretzels.
How To Make Mississippi Sin
Begin by preparing your bread. Cut the top off of the loaf and hollow out the center to make a bread bowl. Chop or tear the hollowed-out bread for dipping pieces, and set aside. Combine all of the dip ingredients and spoon into the bread bowl. Wrap the loaf with two pieces of aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 325 degrees F for 1 hour 20 minutes or until filling is bubbling. Serve hot with reserved bread.
Read the original article on Allrecipes
