Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Bread

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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Bread

April 14, 2012 by pictureperfectcooking

How’s that for a long name for a quick and easy recipe that is so, so, so good? I found this recipe over at the blog Plain Chicken and I may be addicted now. I made this to go with a pot of chili back during cooler weather and was hooked. This is a perfect bread to go with chili or soup and would be perfect as a party food, too.

I don’t ever need to make this when I am home alone or I would eat the whole loaf by myself with very few regrets later. This is definitely an sharing recipe. It’s just too good! I will say that mine didn’t turn out quite as pretty as Plain Chicken’s did but it tasted great just the same.

1 unsliced loaf of (round is preferable) sourdough bread (I couldn’t find sourdough at my grocery so I used Hawaiian bread and it gave it a great sweet kick.)
8-12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
3 oz. bag Oscar Mayer Real Bacon bits (I didn’t have bacon bits, so I just cooked about 4 slices of bacon and crumbled it.)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Tbsp. Ranch dressing mix

Using a sharp bread knife cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust. Place the shredded cheese in between cuts. Sprinkle bacon bits on bread, making sure to get in between cuts. Mix together butter and Ranch dressing mix. Pour over bread. Wrap in foil the entire loaf in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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13 Responses

on April 15, 2012 at 8:52 am | Reply Mindie

Sounds terrific. Please share at the Bacon Time Anything Goes linky if you have not already.
- on April 15, 2012 at 3:17 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks for the visit and comment! I will try to link up.
on April 15, 2012 at 9:41 am | Reply Wende

Looks yummy!
- on April 15, 2012 at 3:17 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Please visit again.
on April 16, 2012 at 9:19 am | Reply Anita

This sounds really yummy and I love the way it looks! Perfect alternative for when there’s not time for homemade bread!
- on April 16, 2012 at 11:02 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for your wonderful comment! Come back soon!
on April 16, 2012 at 10:12 am | Reply Carrie @ My Favorite Finds

This looks fabulous. I’m going to pin this on my Appetizer/Party Food board. You should come over and share at Must Try Monday. I”d love to see you there!
- on April 16, 2012 at 11:06 am | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I will definitely try to link up with your party. Have a great day!
on April 18, 2012 at 2:46 pm | Reply Heather

sounds delicious – will definitely try this
- on April 18, 2012 at 8:31 pm | Reply pictureperfectcooking
  
  Hope you enjoy. Thanks for visiting and for your comment!
on April 20, 2012 at 12:14 pm | Reply Miz Helen

Oh my goodness,
This is a wonderful treat, great for any party or just a special treat for the family! I can’t wait to make this wonderful bread! Hope you have a fabulous week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
on April 27, 2012 at 6:14 pm | Reply Just Winging It

Thank you for participating in Show Your Stuff Blog Hop, You are invited to come back:
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on January 14, 2013 at 7:01 am | Reply Menu Plan Monday « Picture Perfect Cooking

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