Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful and savory treat that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family. This recipe combines the rich flavors of cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning with soft, fluffy bread for a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, this pull-apart bread is guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 large loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
How to Make Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts across the bread, about 1 inch apart, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom crust.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Using a pastry brush, generously brush the ranch butter mixture between each slice of bread, making sure to coat both sides of each slice.
- Stuff the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon between the slices of bread, ensuring that each slice is filled with cheese and bacon.
- Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and wrap it loosely in aluminum foil.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil from the bread and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
About the Main Ingredients:
- French Bread: French bread is a type of bread characterized by its crispy crust and soft, airy interior. It’s perfect for this recipe because its structure holds up well to being stuffed and baked.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese adds a rich, creamy flavor to the bread and melts beautifully, creating a gooey, cheesy center.
- Bacon: Bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor to the bread and provides a crispy texture that contrasts nicely with the soft bread and melted cheese.
- Ranch Seasoning: Ranch seasoning mix is a blend of herbs and spices that adds a tangy, herby flavor to the bread. It pairs perfectly with the cheese and bacon, creating a deliciously savory combination.
Serve this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread warm, and watch it disappear in no time!
