Bacon Cheddar French Loaf

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf or country Italian bread
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon real crumbled bacon bits

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place dough, seam side down, on cookie sheet.

2 Cut half-inch deep slashes 1 inch apart with sharp knife on top of dough. Brush dough with melted butter. Insert cheese into each slash. Sprinkle bacon bits on top of dough.

3 Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Leave off the bacon, and top your bread with chopped fresh basil leaves just before serving for a fresh take on cheesy bread.