Bread Dip in an Ube Bread Bowl

This bread dip is made with a surprising combination of ingredients that work oh so well together. It's then served in an Ube Bread bowl.

I was introduced to this dip by my friend Danielle when I was still living in Australia. I don't remember if she brought it to a party or if I had it at her parents house. Anyway I was smitten and asked her what it was and she called it bread dip because it was a dip that was served in a bowl and you dip your bread in it.

The next day I harassed her for the recipe and she got it from her grandma?? Or was it Mom. I don't know it was so long ago.

When I saw the list of ingredients I asked her are you sure this is what is in it? As on paper it didn't make any sense.

So I made the recipe as written for my Filipino family. I brought it and they kinda side eyed it as we usually only have Filipino food at these parties. I showed them how to eat it by dipping a piece of bread into the dip. They followed my lead and was so surprised to how good it was.

From then on, they expect it to be at every party. It passed the test! It's been my thing at potlucks and everyone that has had it always asked for the recipe. Now I am sharing this Bread Dip with you all.

Ingredients

Let the suspense be over. Here is what you will need to make the dip.

Creamed Corn - I know! This was the ingredient that through me off. I had to ask several times if it was a typo and it is not. A can of creamed corn is key to this Bread Dip. Do not replace it with anything else!!

Sour Cream - You will need 8 oz of sour cream.

Sliced Ham - You can also use bacon if you want it more salty, but 8 oz of diced ham is what you want to get.

Chives - Can also be replaced with just the green parts of a green onion. I like using lots. Chop up at least half a cup's worth.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese - You can be flexible with the amount of cheese. I normally use 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese, but you can bump it up to 16 oz which will give you more dip and will also make it super cheesy. Make it both ways and see what you prefer.

How to Make Bread Dip

It's so simple, it's crazy.

Put all the ingredients in a large microwave safe bowl.

Mix everything together until fully combined.

Cover the top with a paper towel and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Take it out carefully and mix well. Put back in the microwave and heat up for another 2 minutes. Everything should be fully melted by then. If there are still whole pieces of cheese not melted keep heating up in 1 or 30 second intervals.

You can also dump everything in a slow cooker and heat it on low. I don't recommend heating it up on the stove top as it will cause the cheese to burn. You want to heat things up nice and slow so you get a nice smooth dip.

How To Serve the Bread Dip

Traditionally it is served in a hallowed out bread. It's best to get one that is shaped like a bowl (like the sour dough bread clam chowder is served it). It needs to have a super thick crust so that the Bread Dip does not leak out.

I served mine in home baked Ube Bread, but feel free to just buy your own bread.

To get the bread ready cut the top off close to the edge leaving a nice border to hold the dip in.

Then dig out the insides of the bread until it's nice a hallow. Reserve those bread pieces for dipping.

Place the bread on a large serving plater and arrange bread that has been hallowed out around the bread bowl. You can also serve any other left over bread in small baskets or plates around the bread bowl.

Pour in the Bread Dip and serve right away.

Have guests dip the bread into the dip with the reminder of no double dipping! You can also place a few pieces of bread on to your plate and spoon over the dip over the top.

I think it's a super fun interactive way to eat and great to serve for big parties. Oh and at the end when there is no more Bread Dip, pop the bread bowl that has been soaking up the dip in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes to get nice and crisp and for the cheese to get bubbly.

Cut it up into small pieces and it's a great second act!

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