Description
Crispy chicken bacon ranch stuffed bread delivers a mouthwatering blend of savory flavors and cheesy goodness. Comfort meets culinary creativity in this irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 slices bacon, crispy and crumbled
Dairy and Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Bread and Seasonings
- 1 loaf french bread or italian bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and perfect golden-brown results.
- Slice the bread lengthwise, creating a deep pocket without cutting completely through, ensuring a sturdy vessel for the savory filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and ranch dressing, blending until all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Generously stuff the bread cavity with the chicken-bacon mixture, pressing gently to ensure even distribution and maximum flavor in every bite.
- Brush the exterior of the bread with melted butter, then sprinkle the garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt across the surface for an aromatic and zesty coating.
- Transfer the stuffed bread to the prepared baking sheet, positioning it seam-side up to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread turns a crisp golden brown and the cheese melts into a bubbling, irresistible filling.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Slice into thick, hearty portions and serve immediately while warm and deliciously gooey.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping chicken with pulled pork, turkey, or plant-based protein for varied dietary preferences.
- Replace bacon with crispy mushroom bits or tempeh bacon to create a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains rich, smoky flavors.
- Select a crusty sourdough or whole wheat bread to enhance nutritional value and add deeper, more complex bread undertones.
- Keep filling temperature moderate when stuffing to prevent bread from becoming soggy and maintain ideal texture integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1025 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg