You know those recipes that make everyone’s eyes light up the second they hit the table? Yep, this Cheesy Bacon Pull-Apart Bread is exactly that kind of dish. It’s warm, gooey, buttery, and packed with melty cheese and crispy bacon—basically, all the best things in life, baked into one insanely delicious loaf.

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I’m always looking for fun, easy-to-share appetizers that bring people together. This bread is perfect for game days, family movie nights, or any gathering where you want to watch it disappear within minutes (because trust me, it will). Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to prep, which is a major win in my book!

So grab your favorite Italian bread, crank up the oven, and let’s make some magic happen.

How to Make Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 loaf of Italian bread
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
½ tsp garlic powder
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 (2.5 oz) package bacon pieces

Step by Step Guide

1. Set your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, melt the butter (about 30 seconds in the microwave), then stir in the garlic powder. This buttery, garlicky goodness is going to soak into every crevice of your bread.

2. Place the Italian bread on a large sheet of foil on your baking sheet. Using a sharp bread knife, cut diagonal slices across the bread, stopping just before the bottom (don’t cut all the way through!). Then, repeat the cuts in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese and bacon pieces. Using your fingers or a spoon, stuff this glorious mixture into every single cut of the bread. The more, the better!

4. Brush the garlic butter into all the cracks, making sure it soaks into the bread. This is what makes it extra flavorful and irresistible.

5. Wrap the bread loosely in foil (keeping it on the baking sheet) and bake for 15 minutes. Then, unwrap it and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serve and Enjoy!

Pull it apart and enjoy as-is, or serve it with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Either way, it’s going to be a hit!

This Cheesy Bacon Pull-Apart Bread is one of those recipes that’s just fun to eat. It’s cheesy, buttery, and loaded with crispy bacon in every bite. Whether you’re making it for a party, a cozy night in, or just because—you need this in your life.

Ingredients

1 loaf of Italian bread
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
½ tsp garlic powder
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 (2.5 oz) package bacon pieces

Instructions

Set your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, melt the butter (about 30 seconds in the microwave), then stir in the garlic powder. This buttery, garlicky goodness is going to soak into every crevice of your bread.
Place the Italian bread on a large sheet of foil on your baking sheet. Using a sharp bread knife, cut diagonal slices across the bread, stopping just before the bottom (don’t cut all the way through!). Then, repeat the cuts in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.
In a medium bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese and bacon pieces. Using your fingers or a spoon, stuff this glorious mixture into every single cut of the bread. The more, the better!
Brush the garlic butter into all the cracks, making sure it soaks into the bread. This is what makes it extra flavorful and irresistible.
Wrap the bread loosely in foil (keeping it on the baking sheet) and bake for 15 minutes. Then, unwrap it and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Pull it apart and enjoy as-is, or serve it with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Either way, it’s going to be a hit!

Author: carlycampbell