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Easy Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread
5 from 12 votes

Easy Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread

Easy Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Bread features a creamy mixture of softened cream cheese and butter combined with shredded mozzarella, crispy bacon, diced jalapenos, and garlic powder spread over a halved loaf of French bread. The bread is baked until the cheese melts and bubbles, creating a rich, cheesy topping with a slight kick from jalapenos. This savory treat is served warm and fresh, best enjoyed immediately after baking to enjoy the melted cheese texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, and whisk to combine until smooth.
  3. Add the cheese, bacon, jalapenos, garlic, and stir to incorporate.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly over the one half of bread.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% 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.