Bacon has a way of making almost any dish more enticing, and that’s exactly what I thought when I decided to make this delightful recipe for Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Bread paired with a Smoky Bacon Dip. This combination is perfect for parties, game days, or just a cozy night in. Follow along as I guide you through the preparations to create this exquisite treat!

Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Bread with Smoky Bacon Dip

A delectable cheese-stuffed garlic bread paired with a smoky bacon dip, perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian or French bread
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through so the halves remain connected.
3. Scoop out a bit of the inside of the bread to create space for the filling.
4. In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Spread the cheese mixture generously inside the bread halves, pressing slightly to ensure it adheres.
6. Place the stuffed bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is bubbly.
7. While the bread is baking, prepare the smoky bacon dip by combining the sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
8. Once the bread is done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into servings.
9. Serve the cheese-stuffed garlic bread warm alongside the smoky bacon dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Fat: 25 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Protein: 12 g

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To start, let’s gather our ingredients. For the Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Bread, you will need:

• 1 loaf of Italian or French bread
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Smoky Bacon Dip, these are the ingredients I suggest using:

• 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Now, let’s start by prepping the bread. I usually preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, I cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Be careful not to cut all the way through; you want the two halves to remain connected. I like to scoop out a bit of the inside of the bread to make room for all that delicious filling.

Next, I mix the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This creamy and cheesy mixture is what will make your garlic bread utterly irresistible!

Once the mixture is ready, I spread it generously inside the bread halves. Ensure that you fill it up nicely and press it slightly so it sticks and won’t spill out during baking. You can drizzle some additional melted butter over the top for extra flavor.

Now it’s time to bake! I place the stuffed bread halves on a baking sheet and let them bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden and the cheese is bubbly. The smell will be enticing!

While that’s happening, I prepare the Smoky Bacon Dip. In a mixing bowl, I combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I mix everything until it’s well combined. This dip complements the garlic bread perfectly.

After the bread is finished baking, I take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into servings. The melted cheese and garlic aroma are simply heavenly! Serve it alongside the Smoky Bacon Dip, and you’ve got a dish that everyone will love.

Now, you’re ready to enjoy your delicious Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Bread with Smoky Bacon Dip. I hope you have as much fun making and eating it as I do!

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