Cheesy Bread Pulls

Recipe from KRAFT

what you need

1

 round or oval sourdough bread loaf (1 lb.)

1

pkg.  (8 oz.) KRAFT Colby Jack Cheese Slices with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

6

slices  cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled

1/4

cup  butter, melted

2

Tbsp.  KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1

 green onion, thinly sliced

2

cloves  garlic, minced

make it

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

USE serrated knife to make vertical cuts, 1 inch apart, in top of bread loaf, being careful to not cut through to bottom of loaf. Turn bread 1/4 turn; repeat cuts.

CUT each cheese slice into thirds; press into cuts in bread along with the bacon. Place loaf on large sheet of foil.

MIX remaining ingredients; drizzle over bread. Wrap bread with foil; place on baking sheet.

BAKE 25 min. or until heated through, unwrapping bread after 15 min.

kraft kitchens tips

SIZE-WISE

Enjoy this warm, cheesy bread but remember to keep tabs on portions.

CHEESY CHILI BREAD PULLS

Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Pepper Jack Cheese Slices with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA and substituting 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained, for the crumbled cooked bacon, and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro for the green onions.

CHEESY BRUSCHETTA BREAD PULLS

Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese Slices with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA and substituting 1 chopped seeded tomato for the crumbled cooked bacon, and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil for the green onions.