Description
Indulge in the spicy, cheesy goodness of Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bread. This savory bread is loaded with cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapeños, and bacon, making it an irresistible appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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French bread or Italian bread:
1 loaf
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Cream cheese, softened:
8 oz
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Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup
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Shredded cheddar cheese:
2 cups
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Shredded mozzarella cheese:
1 cup
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Jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped:
4 (reserve a few slices for garnish)
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Cooked bacon, crumbled:
4 slices
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Garlic, minced:
2 cloves
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Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
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Green onions, chopped:
2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice and prepare the bread: Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place both halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped jalapeños, bacon, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Spread the mixture: Spread the mixture evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Add toppings: Top with reserved jalapeño slices and sprinkle with green onions.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This bread is best enjoyed warm straight from the oven. It pairs well with soups, salads, or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
