Baked Southwest Dip
A creamy, cheesy Southwest dip served in a bread shell, perfect for parties, with bold flavors of salsa and cheddar, complemented by fresh vegetables and toasted bread cubes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut a 1/4-inch slice from the top of the bread and set aside.
- Remove the center from the bread, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Cut the removed center into 1-inch cubes.
- Bake the bread shell until toasted, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the bread shell.
- Place the reserved bread slice on top of the filled shell.
- Wrap the bread in foil and bake until hot, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve with sliced vegetables and toasted bread cubes. Alternatively, bake in a 1-quart baking pan for 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
287
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).