CHEDDAR BACON RANCH PULLS

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls image

I found this recipe and brought it to a Super Bowl® party to complement the variety of foods there. It is very versatile and goes with many meals.

Provided by Angela

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
8 (1 ounce) slices Cheddar cheese, or more as needed
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips.
Cut slits halfway through bread in two directions creating a checkerboard pattern. Slip Cheddar cheese slices and bacon pieces into the slits.
Mix butter and ranch dressing mix together in a small bowl; pour over bread, allowing to drip into the slits. Wrap entire loaf in a sheet of aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Unwrap bread and return to baking sheet; bake until cheese is melted and bacon is crisp, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 507.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g