Mississippi Sin Dip is a delicious baked dip loaded with ham, bacon and lots of creamy, melted cheese. A favorite appetizer for any party or gathering of friends.

Skillet of cheesy dip with bacon and green onions.

Mississippi Sin Dip is a southern favorite and as it’s name implies, it is sinfully delicious and so addictive! Traditionally served up in a bread bowl, we decided to just bake this version of the creamy dip up in a skillet.

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Ingredients Needed for Mississippi Sin Dip Recipe

Bacon
Onion: diced.
Bell Pepper: diced.
Cream Cheese: room temperature.
Sour Cream
Cheese: Colby-jack or sharp cheddar cheese – shredded.
Ham, Cooked Turkey or Chicken or Cooked Sausage (or a mix): diced.
Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce: I like Choula or Louisiana, use your favorite.
Granulated Garlic
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Green Onion Tops

How to Make Mississippi Sin Dip

Collage frying bacon, bell peppers onions.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it just starts to crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking over medium heat, stirring occcasionally until softened. Remove from heat.

Collage making Mississippi Sin Dip in a skillet.

Add cream cheese, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, ham and turkey or chicken, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
Stir until well combined and spread evenly.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
Bake for 30 minutes or until dip mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Mississippi Sin Dip in a skillet with bacon.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced green onion tops.
Serve with tortilla chips, fritos, crackers or toasted bread slices.

Serving

Chips: Tortilla Chips, Potato Chips, Fritos, Pita Chips
Crackers: Ritz crackers or Wheat Thins
Toasted Bread Cubes
Crisp Vegetables: Celery Sticks, Bell Peppers, Carrots

Recipe Variations

Bake it in a Bread Loaf: Cut the top out of a bread bowl, French bread or Italian loaf. Remove the inside of the bread, leaving a hollowed-out loaf of bread to hold the dip. Spoon dip into the bread and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bacon. Adjust baking time to 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Baking Dish: Place dip in an 8 x 8 -inch casserole dish and bake for 30 -40 minutes or until bubbly.
Make it Spicy: Add diced jalapenos in with the cheese mixture or add cayenne pepper to taste.

Can You Make This Ahead?

Make Ahead: Dip can be prepared up to the point of baking. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to a day in advance. Adjust baking time to 40 minutes.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
Reheat: Dip can be reheated in a non-stick skillet over low heat, stirring until heated through. If made in a round loaf of bread, wrap in aluminum foil and bake on a baking sheet for 15- 20 minutes until heated through.

More Delicious Dip Recipes to Make

Knorr Spinach Dip is our go-to make ahead appetizer for every family get together or holiday. It’s the classic cold spinach dip that everyone loves.
Hawaiian Onion Dip is a delicious twist on the classic warm onion dip that is loaded with ham, pineapple and green onions. If you are looking for something new, this one is always a hit.
Velveeta Cheese Dip is the classic queso that everyone wants. Keep it simple with 2 ingredients or spice it up with our variations.

Venison Queso is another party favorite and a great way to use your ground venison!
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is full of amazing flavors and easy to make for a crowd.

This is a great game day dip and the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham. The flavor combination of salty ham, creamy cheese and savory vegetables is sure to have everyone begging for the recipe.

Tortilla chip dipping cheesy ham and bacon dip.

Add this Mississippi Sin Dip to your list to make for your next holiday, party or gathering with friends and family for an easy and delicious appetizer.

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Mississippi Sin Dip in a skillet, chip dipping.

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