CHEESY JALAPENO POPPER BREAD

Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Bread image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 bacon, slices cooked and crumbled
16 ounces loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 jalapeno, minced (more if you like it spicy)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven 400°F.
In a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup each of the cheddar and jack cheeses, jalapeno, salt & pepper. Spread mixture over rolls, dividing it evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top of bread.
Place bread on baking sheet and bake until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is starting to brown (about 10 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.5, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 1466.6, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 31.9