Pull Apart Cheddar Bacon Ranch Bread
Get ready to wow your taste buds with Pull Apart Cheddar Bacon Ranch Bread—a show-stopping appetizer or snack that's irresistibly cheesy, savory, and packed with bold flavor! This mouthwatering recipe transforms a classic round sourdough loaf into a shareable, pull-apart masterpiece, loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of ranch-seasoned butter. The crosshatch cutting technique ensures every bite is layered with gooey, melty cheese and buttery ranch goodness, while the optional fresh parsley garnish adds a touch of color and freshness. Perfect for game day gatherings, holiday parties, or a cozy night in, this crowd-pleasing dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden, bubbling perfection. Serve this warm, pull-apart bread straight from the oven for a truly indulgent, shareable treat that's guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf of sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the sourdough bread on a cutting board. Using a bread knife, make parallel slices about 1 inch apart across the top of the loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Then make perpendicular slices to create a crosshatch pattern, forming pull-apart cubes without detaching them from the base.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix until well combined.
Gently pry apart the bread pieces and drizzle the ranch-seasoned butter evenly into the cracks, ensuring it gets deep into the bread.
Stuff the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon into the cuts of the bread, distributing them evenly throughout the loaf.
Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, carefully unwrap the foil to expose the top of the bread, and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool slightly, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm and pull apart pieces for a cheesy, savory treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.5 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 3403 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.8 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1662 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | 9% | |
*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.
