Maple Bacon & Jalapeño Popper Garlic Bread

Maple Bacon & Jalapeño Popper Garlic Bread ingredients

• 1 sourdough loaf
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 fresh jalapeños
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 strips thick-cut bacon
• 2 tbsp fresh chives

How to make Maple Bacon & Jalapeño Popper Garlic Bread

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Cook the 6 strips of thick-cut bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. This typically takes 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble it into small pieces once cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves and the reserved 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Stir until well mixed.
4. Slice the 1.5 lb sourdough loaf lengthwise down the middle. Place the two halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the garlic-butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of both bread halves.
5. In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 3 finely diced fresh jalapeños (deseeded for less heat), 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a creamy filling.
6. Evenly spread the jalapeño popper filling over the garlic-buttered side of each sourdough half, ensuring it covers the bread from edge to edge.
7. Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon evenly over the cream cheese filling on both bread halves.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown, the cheese filling is bubbly, and the edges are slightly crispy. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning the bacon.
9. Carefully remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This brief resting period helps the cheese set slightly.
10. Transfer to a cutting board, garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped chives, and slice into individual portions. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

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