Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Cheesy Bread delivers pure comfort straight from rustic kitchen traditions. Southern warmth melts through rich cheese layers, inviting you to savor each golden, crispy slice with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated Monterey Jack cheese (mild)
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated Cheddar cheese (sharp)
Meats and Herbs:
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until just beginning to crisp, then chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly chopped parsley
- 2 green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
Bread and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 round loaf of sourdough bread (preferred) or artisan bread
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons or 113 grams) of salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Preheat the culinary oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate cheddar and cream cheeses with finely chopped parsley, crispy bacon fragments, and delicate white portions of green onions until the mixture reaches a uniform consistency.
- Position the sourdough loaf on a clean cutting surface and execute precise vertical incisions approximately 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) apart, maintaining the bread’s structural integrity by avoiding complete separation at the base. Rotate the loaf 90 degrees and replicate the cutting technique, creating an intricate grid pattern.
- Transfer the prepared bread onto a generously sized aluminum foil sheet, strategically inserting the cheese mixture deep into the created bread squares, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Melt butter and combine with ranch seasoning mix, then meticulously drizzle the aromatic liquid across the bread, guaranteeing penetration into each carefully crafted cut.
- Completely envelop the bread in foil and commence baking for 25 minutes. Subsequently, partially unwrap the foil’s top and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese transforms into a molten, effervescent texture.
- Extract from the oven, garnish with vibrant green onion tops, and present immediately while maintaining peak temperature and appetizing appearance.
Notes
- Unlock a crowd-pleasing appetizer that transforms ordinary sourdough into an extraordinary cheesy sensation.
- Customize your flavor profile by experimenting with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process, perfect for last-minute entertaining.
- Create stunning visual appeal by carefully cutting the bread in a precise crosshatch pattern before adding toppings.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and quickly reheated in the oven for a crispy revival.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg