Imagine waking up to a heavenly aroma of cheesy, bacon-loaded bread that practically begs to be torn apart with your hands. This Pull Apart Breakfast Bread isn't just a recipe—it's a morning game-changer that transforms ordinary breakfasts into extraordinary culinary experiences. With golden, buttery layers packed with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and zesty green onions, this dish promises to revolutionize your breakfast routine and become an instant family favorite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread dough
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
- On a clean cutting board, gently stretch the bread dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 12x16 inches. If using frozen dough, ensure it's fully thawed and at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a seasoned butter mixture.
- Brush the entire surface of the stretched dough with the seasoned butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across the dough, followed by crumbled bacon and chopped green onions, distributing ingredients uniformly.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into approximately 1-inch wide strips vertically, then cut horizontally to create small, roughly square-shaped pieces.
- Carefully stack and layer the dough pieces into the prepared loaf pan, allowing them to slightly overlap and create a rustic, pull-apart texture.
- Pour any remaining melted butter over the top of the assembled dough pieces to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough appears fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm, allowing guests to pull apart the bread and enjoy the cheesy, bacon-filled layers.
Tips
- Dough Temperature Matters: Ensure your bread dough is at room temperature for easier stretching and more even cooking.
- Even Seasoning is Key: When brushing butter and sprinkling ingredients, aim for uniform distribution to guarantee flavor in every bite.
- Don't Overcrowd: When layering dough pieces, allow some space between them to ensure proper rising and crispy edges.
- Check Doneness: Golden brown color and a slightly firm texture indicate your bread is perfectly cooked.
- Serve Immediately: This bread is best enjoyed warm, right after baking when cheese is melty and bacon is crisp.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the assembled, uncooked bread the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for a stress-free breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
