The Best Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread Recipe – Irresistibly Gooey!
This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate comfort food! Soft, crusty bread is stuffed with gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch-infused butter sauce. Perfect for game nights, BBQs, or as an easy appetizer that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 large French bread loaf or sourdough boule
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
For the Topping:
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
- 6 strips bacon cooked & crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).2️⃣ Cut the bread into a crisscross pattern without slicing all the way through.3️⃣ Brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder over the cuts.4️⃣ Mix ranch dressing, shredded cheese, and bacon in a bowl.5️⃣ Stuff the mixture deep into the bread cuts.6️⃣ Wrap the bread loosely in foil and bake for 15 minutes.7️⃣ Uncover and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.8️⃣ Garnish with parsley and serve immediately!
Notes
💡 Make Ahead: Assemble the bread, wrap it in foil, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
🔥 Extra Crispiness: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra golden cheese.
🌶️ Spicy Version: Add chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
🧄 Garlic Lover’s Twist: Add roasted garlic to the butter before brushing.
🔥 Extra Crispiness: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra golden cheese.
🌶️ Spicy Version: Add chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
🧄 Garlic Lover’s Twist: Add roasted garlic to the butter before brushing.