Bacon Ranch Cheese Bread
A cheesy, savory appetizer combining buttery French bread, rich cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread Cut lengthwise
- ½ cup unsalted butter At room temperature
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- ½ pound bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese Shredded
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese Shredded
- to taste fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the French bread lengthwise.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and ranch dressing mix until well incorporated.
- Spread the ranch butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the French bread.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over both halves of the bread, then top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Use high-quality bacon for better flavor.