bread-pull apart bacon

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips, diced
• 1 loaf(1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
• 1 cup(4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 envelope(1 oz) ranch salad dressing mix

Preparation

Step 1

in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked, drain on paper towels. roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. cut into 1 inch pieces; place in a large bowl. add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil, toss to coat.

arrange pieces in a 9 x 5 oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed. cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled

bake at 350 for 15 minutes. cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown..