Cheesy Bacon Bread
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Cheesy Bacon Bread! A hearty French loaf is sliced into a pull-apart crosshatch pattern and loaded with savory garlic butter, crispy cooked bacon, and a luscious blend of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfectly golden and bubbling after a quick bake, this crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish is as easy to make as it is to devour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and watch this cheesy, bacon-studded masterpiece disappear at any gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect recipe for game days, holiday spreads, or anytime you’re craving cheesy, bacon-filled bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread (or any large crusty loaf)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 slices Cooked bacon, chopped
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Using a serrated knife, slice the French bread into a crosshatch pattern. Make cuts about 1 inch apart without slicing all the way through the loaf. The bread should hold its shape.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and minced garlic until fully combined.
Generously spread the garlic butter mixture into the cuts of the bread, making sure to coat each opening for maximum flavor.
Stuff the chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese into the cuts of the bread, evenly distributing them throughout the loaf.
Place the prepared bread on the lined baking sheet. Wrap the bread loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve immediately, pulling apart pieces of the bread to enjoy the gooey, cheesy, bacon-filled goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.0 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.3 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 6556 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 171.0 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2559 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*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.
