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This Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Garlic Bread was an absolute hit and would be perfect for a appetizer or pre game snack. This idea was created by 3 amazing chefs by the names of: Chef Destiny (@Cookingwithdestiny), Chef Chosen (@Chefchosen), Chef Darius (@Atlchefd). 

Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Stuffed Garlic Bread 

Prep your ingredients by thinly slicing a Jalapeno Pepper and chopping up some Parsley. Also, dice a half pack of bacon and set aside.

In a medium pan on medium-medium high heat add your diced bacon and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until nice and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel lined bowl.

In a large sheet pan, drizzle over some olive oil to prevent pizza dough from sticking. Lay you pizza dough over your sheet pan and fully spread. On one side add 1.5 Cup Shredded Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese. Saving .5Cup of both for topping your dough. Add in your Bacon and sliced Jalapenos and fold over your other half of your dough.

Use a fork to seal down your edges to prevent ingredients from oozing out. Using your pizza cutter, cut about 6-8 slits on your dough. Brush with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes on 375.

While that's going were going to start on our garlic & herb butter. In a sauce pan on medium-medium low heat add in 6tbsp Unsalted Butter, 4-5 cloves of minced garlic (use fresh minced garlic for best results). Allow to cook and become aromatic. Now add in 1tsp Italian Seasoning, pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional) and a small bunch of chopped parsley.

Take out your cheesy bread halfway through and brush on your Garlic & Herb Butter. Getting every inch and crevice. Top with your remaining cheeses from earlier to create an amazing cheesy crust. Throw back into the oven for 15 minutes and finish by broiling for 5 minutes.

For your spicy ranch you want to take a medium bowl and add: 1/3Cup Buttermilk,1Cup Sour Cream, 1/2Cup Mayonnaise, 1tbsp Dill, 1tsp Parsley, 1tsp Garlic & Onion Powder, 2tbsp Sriracha, 1tsp Chili Powder & Pinch Of Salt and Pepper to taste. Can adjust flavor to your preferred taste. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Once your ranch is done your cheesy bread should be golden brown and ready to SERVE. Serve with your spicy ranch and/or marinara sauce and ENJOY!  You'll love the cheese pull this will provide.

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