MISSISSIPPI SIN DIP

1 (approx. 1 pound) round loaf of crusty bread, optional1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened to room temperature1-1/2 cups of sour cream2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup of chopped ham or tasso1/3 cup of sliced green onion1 (4 ounce)can of green chilies, undrained2 tablespoons of chopped pickled jalapenosCouple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To serve in a bread bowl, cut the very top off of the bread and hollow out, leaving about a 1-inch shell and reserving the bread from both the top and the inside. Set the top aside and cut the inside bread into cubes or tear into chunks, if desired, to use for dipping, or reserve for another use.

Cream the cream cheese and sour cream together until well blended. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix in well. Place enough aluminum foil to wrap around the bread on a baking sheet and pour the cheese mixture into the bread bowl, or transfer mixture into a baking dish. Return the top piece of bread on top and wrap the loaf completely in the foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour. Serve hot!
Can also simply bake in a baking dish if desired. Serve with the reserved bread, an assortment of vegetables, crackers, tortilla chips or corn chips.

Take the leftover bread from inside the bread bowl, tear it into big pieces, and then toss it with olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, red pepper flakes and sea salt, and bake that into croutons while the dip is baking.

Tailgate version: Triple and prepare in a disposable aluminum pan instead of the bread bowl. Cover with aluminum foil. Place the pan on a hot grill and heat until bubbly.
For the Slow Cooker: Place all of the ingredients (except for the bread) in the crockpot, turn it on high and let it go for about 30 minutes or until everything is melted, stirring it several times. Reduce to low or warm to hold it, stirring occasionally.

Variations: Instead of ham, substitute 1 can of deviled ham, 1/3 cup of chopped, dried beef, or 1 small, well drained can of shrimp or crab, cooked crawfish or cooked sausage.
Hissy Fit Dip: Substitute breakfast sausage with sage (like Jimmy Deen) for the ham. Omit green chilies and jalapeno; add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons dried parsley and 1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional).