Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Bread

A bread loaded with all the good stuff.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5 -6  bacon, slices cooked and crumbled
• 16  ounces  loaf  French bread, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1  cup  shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1  jalapeno, minced (more if you like it spicy)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat oven 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup each of the cheddar and jack cheeses, jalapeno, salt & pepper. Spread mixture over rolls, dividing it evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top of bread.
3. Place bread on baking sheet and bake until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is starting to brown (about 10 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cilantro. Serve immediately.