Savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Bread (Print Version)
Golden Italian bread stuffed with chicken, bacon, cheeses and ranch for an irresistible, savory loaf.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread and Filling Base
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1 loaf (16-inch) Italian bread
02 -
1 package (8 ounces) chive and onion cream cheese, softened
03 -
1 cup bottled Ranch dressing
→ Seasoning and Cheese
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
→ Proteins and Aromatics
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3 cups rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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3 medium green onions, finely chopped
→ Finishing Touch
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1 tablespoon melted butter
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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In a medium bowl, beat together softened chive and onion cream cheese, Ranch dressing, garlic salt, and onion powder until the mixture is completely smooth.
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Fold in chopped rotisserie chicken, crumbled bacon, green onions, and 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
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Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out some bread from the center of each half to create a cavity for the filling.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese over the bottom half of the bread. Evenly distribute the chicken and cheese filling over the cheese layer. Top the mixture with another 1 cup of cheese.
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Place the top half of the bread over the filled bottom half and press gently. Brush the exterior on all sides with melted butter. Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
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Transfer the foil-wrapped loaf to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is fully melted. Open the foil for the final 5 minutes to allow the bread to crisp.
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Remove from oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve while warm.
# Notes:
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For the crispiest finish, leave the bread open in the oven for the last five minutes of baking.