There’s something irresistible about warm, gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and buttery bread—especially when they come together in one easy, pull-apart dish! This Cheesy Bacon Pull-Apart Bread is a simple yet show-stopping appetizer perfect for any gathering.

Whether you’re hosting a family game night, having friends over for a casual get-together, or just looking for a fun snack, this recipe delivers big on flavor with minimal effort.

The best part? It only takes a few minutes to prepare before popping it in the oven, leaving you more time to enjoy with your guests. Trust us – once you put this on the table, it’ll disappear fast!

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Equipment You Will Need

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Small and medium bowls
Sharp bread knife
Baking sheet
Pastry brush
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Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread

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This Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread is a warm, gooey, and savory treat, loaded with melted cheese, bacon pieces, and a touch of garlic butter. Perfect for sharing, it’s a fun and flavorful appetizer that’s ideal for parties, game days, or family gatherings.

Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-8

Ingredients

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1 loaf of Italian bread

¼ cup (½ stick) butter

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1 – 2.5 oz package bacon pieces

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Add the butter to a small bowl, melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic.
Mix the cheese and bacon pieces in a medium bowl.
Place the bread on a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet.
Cut diagonal slices into the bread, stopping before you cut completely through. Repeat with diagonal slices the other way.
Brush butter mixture into all the cracks, then fill the cracks with the bacon and cheese mixture.
Wrap the bread in the foil (keeping it on the baking sheet), and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve warm by itself or with marinara sauce.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizers

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients and process image for making cheesy bacon pull-apart bread — *Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven. Microwave your butter and garlic.*

process image for making cheesy bacon pull-apart bread shwoing the cheese and bacon mixture and how to slice your loaf — *Mix the cheese and bacon and set aside. Next, place the loaf on a foil-lined baking tray. Cut the loaf diagonally in one direction, then the other, in a crisscross pattern.*

process image for making cheesy bacon pull-apart bread showing how you add the ingredients to the bread and wrap in foil — *Brush the butter in between the cracks, then fill with your bacon and cheese mixture. Wrap it with the foil before placing it in the oven.*

This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for movie nights, holiday parties, or even just a cozy weekend treat.

If you love this, you’ll also want to check out our other party-friendly bites, like Bacon Wrapped Smokies and Cheese Potato Waffles. Plus, we have plenty more delicious appetizers waiting for you – browse through and find your next favorite snack!

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