Best 7 Bacon Cheddar French Bread Recipes

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Bacon cheddar french bread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and buttery French bread, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're serving it at a party, a potluck, or just for a casual get-together, bacon cheddar french bread is always a crowd-pleaser. So if you're looking for a recipe that is both delicious and easy to make, look no further than bacon cheddar french bread!

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BACON CHEDDAR FRENCH LOAF



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You can't go wrong when you serve this bread stuffed with Cheddar cheese and bacon!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon real crumbled bacon bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place dough, seam side down, on cookie sheet.
  • Cut half-inch deep slashes 1 inch apart with sharp knife on top of dough. Brush dough with melted butter. Insert cheese into each slash. Sprinkle bacon bits on top of dough.
  • Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BACON CHEDDAR FRENCH BREAD



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Cheesy bread is great for soups, salads or party food!

Provided by Kim - Today's Creative Life

Categories     Appetizers & Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf French Bread
2/3 cups butter, softened
1/3 cup chopped green onions
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 cooked bacon strips

Steps:

  • Cut bread lengthwise down the center.
  • In a bowl, combine butter, green onions, garlic salt and mustard. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, crumble the bacon and mix together with the shredded cheese. Set aside.
  • Spread the butter mixture evenly over the open face portion of the bread.
  • Sprinkle the cheese bacon mixture over the spread.
  • Place loaf on a foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 min or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 62 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 826 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

BACON RANCH CHEESY BREAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 slices bacon, partially cooked and chopped
2 green onions, white parts thinly sliced, green parts thinly sliced and reserved separately for garnish
1 round artisan or sourdough loaf
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the Monterey Jack, Cheddar, parsley, bacon and onion whites in a bowl and mix well.
  • Cut the bread in strips in one direction, being careful not to cut all the way through the loaf. Rotate the bread 90 degrees and cut in the other direction to create small squares across the top of the loaf. Move slowly and use caution. Place the bread on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Stuff the cheese mixture in between the rows of squares. Mix the melted butter and ranch dressing, then drizzle over the top. Wrap the loaf in the foil and bake for 25 minutes. Open the foil and continue to bake until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the onion greens and serve immediately.

BACON CHEDDAR BREAD



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Make and share this Bacon Cheddar Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h55m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups bread flour (4 c)
1 cup water (1 1/3 c)
1 tablespoon oil (2 Tbsp)
1 teaspoon salt (1 1/4 tsp)
2 tablespoons sugar (2 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp)
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder (3 Tbsp)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (2 tsp)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (2 c)
6 slices crisp bacon, crumbled (8 slices)

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in bread pan in order listed or according to manufacturer' s directions.
  • The cheddar cheese and bacon are added at the fruit and nut signal. Depending on your machine this could be anywhere from 30 to 40 minutes into the cycle.
  • Remember, when adding the yeast last, make a small well with your finger to place the yeast. This will insure the proper timing of the yeast reaction. This bread is processed at the Basic (Standard) or Rapid cycle, or according to manufacturer' s directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2597.5, Fat 93.9, SaturatedFat 45.1, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 4582.4, Carbohydrate 324.3, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 34.9, Protein 106.4

BACON & CHEDDAR STRATA



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I prepare this sunrise specialty the day before Christmas so we have something cheesy and hearty to warm our tummies while we open gifts the next morning. The key to its perfection is to let it set overnight.-Deb Healey, Cold Lake, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bacon strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
8 slices white bread, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble into a small bowl. Add red pepper, onions and tomatoes. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the bread, bacon mixture and cheese. Top with remaining bread and bacon mixture., In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, mayonnaise and seasonings. Pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

OLIVE CHEDDAR BACON BREAD



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This quick bread recipe is from the October 1986 issue of Gourmet Magazine. The bread keeps, wrapped in foil and chilled, for up to 5 days.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 cup black olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dry mustard and the cayenne. Add the butter and blend the mixture until it resembles meal. Stir in the cheddar cheese gently.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk and the Worcestershire sauce; stir the mixture into the flour mixture until it is not quite combined.
  • Add the bacon and olives and stir once again briefly until the dough is just combined.
  • Turn the batter into a well buttered loaf pan and bake the bread for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto the rack and let it cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2991.7, Fat 160.1, SaturatedFat 75.3, Cholesterol 539, Sodium 7143.2, Carbohydrate 297.7, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 45.9, Protein 90.4

CHEDDAR BACON TOASTS



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Four ingredients are all you need to bake up these golden appetizers. They pair perfectly with a bowl of soup or can be served as an after-school snack.-Mary Martin, Columbus, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 loaf unsliced French bread (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise and bacon. Cut the bread into 24 slices, about 1/2 in. each. Spread the cheese mixture on 1 side of each slice. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bread will be. Use fresh, high-quality bacon, cheddar cheese, and French bread.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the bread tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to rise properly and produce a light and fluffy bread.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through and has a crispy crust.
  • Serve the bread warm: Bacon cheddar French bread is best served warm, right out of the oven. Enjoy it with your favorite soup, salad, or sandwich.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheddar French bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bacon and cheddar cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give bacon cheddar French bread a try.

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