A few weeks ago, I was at Panera bread making a purchase. It was pretty late and as they were putting things away I was offered a loaf of bread for free. Of course I said yes without even asking what kind it was! It sort of has a sourdough bread feel and taste but it is a long loaf. I brought it home, double wrapped it and threw it in the freezer. Tonight, I got it out and looked up a bread dish on The Country Cook – where you can find the original recipe. I changed it up because I thought the hubs would like it better AND I had more of one thing than another. Here’s what you need:
1 loaf of sturdy bread
2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded (I know, pix shows Mexican Blend, but I changed my mind)
1 package Oscar Meyer real bacon bits
½ fresh jalapeno de-seeded and deveined chopped finely (optional)
1 stick butter melted
Pre heat oven to 350 F
I sliced up the loaf like this:
Stuffed all the ingredients inside – this is pretty difficult but really get in there and get that cheese down in those cracks and crevices.
Cheesy Gooey Goodness in a loaf / Kelli’s Retro Kitchen Arts
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the Tablespoon of the Ranch Dressing.
Wrap up the entire loaf in foil – love that non-stick Reynolds – put it in a pre-heated 350 F for 20 minutes.
Unwrap, admire, serve, devour!!!
