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:
Steph
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I just made this for a pitch in tonight at church – it went over well. One little girl couldn't wait to get at it! Thanks.
Just made this…and it's already gone! My family loved it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What would be the best way to serve this at a potluck, with tongs for pulling or just with a couple of large forks jammed in the top?
Mary Sue – I wouldn't serve this cold. I think microwaving it is the way to go. The bread won't be as crusty, but I think it would still taste good. Hope it works out!
I would love to bring this to a potluck at work but have no way to bake it there.
Could I bake it at home and then heat in the microwave?
Or would it be okay to serve cold?
Kristin – hope you like it!! WDE
I am making this for the first Auburn game tomorrow!! WAR EAGLE!!
Holy deliciousness!!! I just threw mine in the oven, and it smells so yummy.. It's going to go great with the football game tonight!! You are a genius!
Delicious! Made this for our preseason football get together. I used turkey bacon and subbed butter for 1/4c can't believe it's not butter and 1/4c marg. Everyone LOVED this! I can't wait for the regular season!
LadyDragonfly – DANG GOOD!! You could even use pesto.
I have all that in the fridge – might have to try that this weekend.
How do you think this would be with Italian Dressing, Mozzarella and Prosciutto?
To hell with you and Pinterest .. I will gain 10 pounds with the knowledge of this recipe!! EVIL!
oh, by the way, i b uy bacon by the 10# box, lol.
i have a plan. i'm on a diet, but i have a very large husband, and 2 large teenage boys in the house. what i will do is make this when they haven't eaten all day. i'll bring it out, snatch a few crumbs for myself, and then get out of the way of the ravening hordes.
Wow! One of my facebook likers just linked me to this and all I can say is WHOA BABY! Must try this stat.
Amber
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I found this on pinterest and had everything but the bacon bits. I just bought some and it is in the oven now!! I forgot I was out of foil – so I hope it turns out just as good without being wrapped in foil!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂