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Game Day Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread

  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A savory, cheesy, and bacon-filled pull-apart bread drizzled with ranch butter. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for game day parties, tailgates, or any gathering where you need a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large loaf French bread or Italian loaf (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped cooked crispy bacon
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (0.7 oz)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking sheet or loaf pan.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy, crumble into chunks, and drain excess grease on paper towels.
  3. Slice the bread horizontally into thick slices, keeping the bottom crust intact to form a hinge. Alternatively, slice vertically every 1.5 inches, stopping before hitting the bottom.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, half of the bacon, and half of the green onions until combined.
  5. Stuff the cream cheese mixture generously into the cuts of the bread. Sprinkle remaining bacon and green onions on top.
  6. In a small bowl, melt butter and stir in ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and optional parsley until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the ranch butter over the top of the bread, ensuring it gets into the cuts.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bread is golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before pulling apart or cutting. Serve warm.

Notes

Ensure bacon is crispy to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading. For best melting results, shred cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/1
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 10

Keywords: game day food, pull apart bread, cheesy bacon bread, ranch bread, party appetizer, super bowl snacks, easy appetizer, crowd pleaser

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