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Cheesy Ranch Pull Apart Bread

A delicious and shareable pull-apart bread made with cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning—a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Challenge unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix or 1 tablespoon store-bought ranch mix
  • 1 unit sourdough boule
Cheese and Bacon
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 to 8 slices cooked bacon, rough chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted Challenge butter and the ranch seasoning mix until combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Using a serrated knife, cut the sourdough boule vertically in a 1-inch grid pattern, being careful not to slice all the way through the bottom of the bread.
  4. Brush half of the melted ranch butter mixture into all the bread nooks and crannies.
  5. Stuff the cheese and chopped bacon in between all the bread pockets, making sure to press it in well.
  6. Pour the remaining ranch butter mixture evenly over the top of the bread.
Baking
  1. Wrap the bread in foil and bake it for 15 minutes.
  2. Unwrap the foil to expose the bread and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is toasted and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Grilling (Alternate Method)
  1. Heat your grill to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the wrapped bread over indirect heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Unwrap the foil to expose the top of the bread and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes with the lid closed.

Notes

Serve Cheesy Ranch Pull Apart Bread warm, right out of the oven or grill. It’s great for sharing and pairs well with beer, soda, or any dip you love. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10–15 minutes.