Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 large French baguette, ends cut off
  • 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 jalapeños, seeds removed, finely chopped, optional (or use canned)
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 packet dry ranch mix
  • kosher salt, to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut baguette almost in half lengthwise (butterfly cut), so you can open the baguette, but so that it’s still connected on one side.
  • With a spoon or your hands, hollow out the baguette, leaving 1/2-inch of bread/crust. In a large bowl or mixer, beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, bacon crumbles, jalapeños (if using) and green onions until combined.
  • In a separate, microwaveable bowl, combine butter, garlic and salt (to taste). Microwave for 20 seconds, or until melted.
  • Stuff cream cheese bacon mixture into the bottom half of your hollowed out baguette, then brush garlic butter all along the top half.
  • Close the baguette, so both halves are pressed together, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • While holding said slices together, transfer baguette to a large piece of aluminum foil and wrap up.
  • Place loaf in oven (placed on baking sheet to avoid any spillage) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and gooey.
  • Remove from oven and serve hot!