Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Bread

Submitted by gailanng

"A bread loaded with all the good stuff."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.