"ARKANSAS SIN"...A YUMMY CREAM CHEESE, CHEDDAR AND HAM SPREAD

Provided by Straws Kitchen(*o *)

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz package cream cheese, softened
4 c shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz diced cooked ham
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (1 lb) loaf round sourdough bread
1 c buttery crackers

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 dF (175 dC). In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, ham, onions and jalapeño peppers. Cut a circle out of the top of the bread, and remove the center leaving a 1 inch shell of bread. Fill bread with the cheese mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the dip is heated through. Serve with crackers for a wonderful taste experience! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED© 2008 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 6/25/2008 =======AR======= One of my newsletters from Iowa: Newsletter Column had recipes State by State. Unfortunately, I could not find it, but fortunately, I had copied this one off before I went on to another part of the letter. "Yummy cream cheese, Cheddar and ham spread'' Great for a gathering! If you like it spicier, add another jalapeno pepper." --"Lois Rodabaugh"