Smoky Habanero Jalapeno Popper Bread: Football Foodie Quick Hit
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Serves: 6-8
 
Smoky cheddar, hot peppers and a touch of onion make for a perfect cheesy bread.
Ingredients
  • 1 large loaf of soft French bread (1 lbs size)
  • 4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 habaneros, seeds removed and chopped as finely as possible
  • 3 jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
  • 3-4 scallions, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Toss everything except for the bread into a bowl.
  3. Combine the cheese, peppers and onions all together.
  4. Cut the bread in half and then slice longways so you have four open quadrants of loaf.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly on all four pieces of bread.
  6. Bake at 350º for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown on top.
  7. Let rest for about five minutes before slicing to give the cheese a few minutes to firm up a bit as not to lose all the toppings on your knife.
  8. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
What is also great about this recipe is that it makes quite a bit of cheesy bread, so you can save some for a later snacking date. Just flash freeze bread on a baking sheet for 30 minutes to set the toppings and then store in freezer-safe bags until needed, adding about 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Recipe by sarah sprague at https://sarahsprague.com/2012/01/04/smoky-habanero-jalapeno-popper-bread/