Southwestern Dip in a Bread Bowl

Elevate your party spread with this Southwestern Dip in a Bread Bowl—a crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed appetizer that combines bold Tex-Mex-inspired ingredients with the rustic charm of a hollowed-out artisan bread loaf. Creamy and cheesy with a perfect blend of diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chilies, and Southwestern spices, this baked dip is served hot and bubbly right from the oven. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. The edible bread bowl not only adds a rustic touch but also makes cleanup a breeze! Serve with cubed bread, crisp tortilla chips, or fresh veggies for an irresistible party centerpiece that’s ready in just 40 minutes. This recipe is perfect for game nights, potlucks, or anytime you want to impress with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 round bread loaf (sourdough or artisan bread preferred)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed)
• 1 4-oz can diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the top off the bread loaf and carefully hollow out the center to create a bowl, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges and bottom. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, diced green chilies, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl.

Step 6

Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.

Step 7

While baking, cut the reserved bread into bite-sized cubes.

Step 8

Remove the bread bowl from the oven and sprinkle the top with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately with bread cubes, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy your Southwestern Dip in a Bread Bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1567.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2698.4

Total Fat 194.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 566.1mg	0%
Sodium 3982.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 49.0g
Protein 99.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2279.9mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2588.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.4%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 23.4%