Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls – aka Crack Bread – OMG! This is THE BEST! SO addictive. People go nuts over this simple appetizer. Sourdough bread sliced, stuffed with cheddar and bacon, and drizzled with ranch butter. This is always the first thing to go at parties! Can make in advance & refrigerate until ready to bake. #appetizer #bread #cheese #partyfood #gameday #footballfood
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A few weeks ago I shared my recipe for Cinnamon Roll Pulls, a sweet pull-apart bread. In the post, I mentioned a savory cheesy version. I had several requests for the cheesy bread recipe. Well, you asked for it, you got it! I went with a cheddar bacon ranch bread. I knew these flavors would work well together since they are in my favorite dip, Crack Dip. This bread is crazy good! You MUST make it!
How to Make Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
This is very easy to make. Start with slicing a round loaf of sourdough bread. You are going to cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust. It should resemble a Blooming Onion. Next, stuff some cheddar cheese slices and cooked bacon in between the cuts. Mix together some melted butter and ranch dressing mix. Pour it all over the bread. Wrap the bread in foil and bake until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and dig in!
- Sourdough works best for this pull-apart bread recipe because the loaf is sturdy enough to be cut into squares and not fall apart.
- Make sure not to cut all the way through the loaf of bread. Cut it like a blooming onion.
- You can make this bread ahead of time and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake.
- You can substitute turkey bacon for the pork bacon.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
Pull-Apart Crack Bread is Great for a Party
These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls are unbelievably good! My favorite part was the ranch butter that was poured over the loaf. Like the Cinnamon Roll Pulls, this cheesy pull-apart bread is highly addictive. We will refer to this bread as “Crack Bread” from now on! Give it a try at your next gathering. I guarantee everyone will love it!
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls (Crack Bread)
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf round sourdough bread , unslicced
- 8- oz thinly sliced cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Using a sharp bread knife cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust.
- Place slices of 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 for 15 minutes. Unwrap. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Notes:
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RusticOkie – SO glad it was a hit!
I made this last night and my husband was in love. So good.
Reminds me of Bacon Cheese Fries! 🙂
This would be so easy to take to a pot luck down the street, thanks!
The only thing I don't normally have on hand is the bread. Adding that to my list now! I can't stop drooling over the pictures, so who knows what will happen when I make it. Thanks for sharing!
Made this last Thursday. It was fantastic!!!
My, oh my. I've made both now and the hubs and son can't decide which one they like more. The son asked me to make pasta with the crack version so he could make a 'better' decision. Ha…I think he just wants more. Thanks so much for the great recipes.
@The First Time Mom – I agree – this is perfect party food!
@Robertson Pest and Termite – this bread is great tailgate food! Glad you found us!
The BF saw this on al.com this week and asked me to make, which I did today. Oh my!! We now have a new menu addition for football Saturdays! So glad to find your blog.
Holy moly. Can't wait for the next party so I can bring this!
I just sort of accidentally stumbled on your blog and I honestly think I might be in love. Cheddar and bacon and ranch? With carbs? Gah! Love!
Oh my gosh, this looks amazing. You are so awesome!
Wow – I am officially drooling all over my desk at work. Ha! I need to make this now.
This recipe was pinned on Pinterest and I just have to say thank you for it! My waistline won't like it but I know it will be a hit at my next get-together! Looks amazing and so easy!
EVIL, just plain sinful!
Looks delicious.
This version is like what I was familiar with. In our version we use melted butter and Colby Jack cheese with Sour Dough bread. From now on I am adding the bacon!!! Just had the cinnamon bread again this past weekend. It will be our Sunday breakfast for a good bit, at least, until they tell me to stop!