Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Baguette with Garlic Butter

• Meat

  • 8 oz Bacon

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Jalapenos, packed

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper
  • 1 Pinch Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Oil

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese

• Other

  • 1 cup Finely chopped scallions/shallots (green and white part (packed
  • 1 X 20" / 50 cm baguette / french stick

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Description

Ingredients

• ½ tbsp oil
• 8oz / 250g bacon, diced (I used lean bacon)
• 1 x 20 / 50 cm baguette / french stick
• 8oz / 250g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened (full or low fat)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (Note 1)
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup (packed) jalapeños, finely chopped (if using fresh, deseed it. Or use canned, drained)
• 1 cup finely chopped scallions/shallots (green and white part) (packed)
• Black pepper
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch of salt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Add bacon and cook until lightly browned. Remove onto a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess fat. Set aside to cool.
• Cut the ends off the baguette and cut the baguette in half (or quarters - makes it easier to stuff).
• Use a long knife (preferably bread knife) to cut the bread out, leaving about a ½ / 1.5cm wall of bread and crust. (Note 2)
• Place the bacon, cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, scallions/shallots and pepper in a bowl and mix until combined.
• Use a knife or piping bag to stuff the mixture inside the baguettes.
• Garlic Butter: melt butter with the garlic and salt in the microwave or on the stove.
• Brush the baguette with garlic butter (or you can do this after you slice it).
• Slice the baguette into 1¼cm / ½ slices.
• Keep the slices pressed up against each other, and transfer to a large piece of foil.
• Wrap the baguette, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bread is crusty and the cheese inside is melted.
• For optimal experience, serve warm!