Easy Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread
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Easy Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread
Description
The recipe blends softened cream cheese and butter with shredded mozzarella cheese, diced cooked bacon, and diced jalapeno peppers, seasoned with garlic powder. This spread is evenly applied to one half of a French bread loaf before baking at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, which melts the cheese into a bubbly, golden topping. The jalapenos provide a mild heat balanced by savory bacon and cream cheese richness.
Once out of the oven, the bread is garnished with reserved jalapeno rounds, adding a fresh decorative touch. The bread should be served warm for the best texture and taste, making it suitable as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
This recipe uses a standard French bread loaf, approximately one pound, allowing the flavorful topping to cover one half with a thick layer. Adjust baking times if bread size varies to avoid burning. Leftover bread from the other half can be repurposed for other recipes by the cook.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese lite is okay, very soft
- ¼ cup butter half of 1 stick, very soft, unsalted
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese about 8 ounces shredded; monterey jack, fontina, or other easy-melting cheeses may be substituted
- ½ cup Bacon from about 8 strips, cooked and diced
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper diced with about 6 rounds reserved for garnishing (from about 1 small jalapeno
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder or to taste (1 to 2 finely minced garlic cloves may be substituted)
- 1 French bread sliced lengthwise (you will only use 1 of the halves for the recipe, loaf
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, and whisk to combine until smooth.
- Add the cheese, bacon, jalapenos, garlic, and stir to incorporate.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the one half of bread.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and as golden as desired. Because all bread and cheese varies, watch bread closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish with reserved jalapeno rounds and serve immediately. Bread is best warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use a loaf of French bread around 1 pound for best coverage of the cheese mixture on one half.
- Watch the bread closely during baking as oven variations and bread size can affect cooking time and browning.
- Save the unused half of the bread for other recipes like French Toast Muffins or Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel Baked French Toast.
- Serve the bread immediately while warm to enjoy the melted and bubbly cheese topping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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