Abby J's Loaded Football Party Bread

Serves: 8–10

Ingredients

• 1 round sourdough loaf
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sharp cheddar
• 1 cup Monterey Jack (or pepper jack)
• 8 slices bacon, crumbled
• 4 green onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Parsley, for garnish
• Optional: pickled jalapeños

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes without slicing through the bottom.
3. Mix the cheeses, cream cheese, bacon, onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
4. Stuff the mixture into the bread.
5. Drizzle with melted butter.
6. Wrap loosely in foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
8. Garnish with parsley and pickled jalapeños, if desired.

Abby J's Tip

Serve alongside Big Dave's Tailgate Meatballs & Smokies so guests can pull apart the bread and soak up every bite of the smoky barbecue sauce.