Bacon-Cheddar Pull Apart Bread

By á-5050

Ingredients

• 8 cups of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese blend. I use Sargento Chef's Blend 4 State Cheddar blend.
• 1 large round loaf of soft bread (like a French or Italian round)
• 8 oz. diced sliced bacon, cooked crisp
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 Tablespoon dry Ranch dressing mix from packet

Preparation

Step 1

Cut bread in 3/4-inch intervals, being careful to not cut all the way through. Cut again, crosswise, not cutting all the way through. Place cheese in between all cuts: sprinkle with bacon. Blend melted butter and Ranch mix and drizzle over top of bread evenly. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Serve hot and pull apart pieces from loaf to eat!