Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 loaf (16-inch) Italian bread.
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1 tablespoon butter, melted.
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8 ounces chive onion cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup ranch dressing.
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped.
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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3 green onions, chopped.
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3 cups Colby-Jack cheese, divided.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Beat cream cheese, ranch, seasonings with mixer. Mix in chicken, bacon, onions by hand. Add 1 cup cheese.
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Cut lengthwise. Remove some center bread. Put 1 cup cheese on bottom. Spread filling end to end. Add last cup cheese. Press top on. Brush all sides with butter.
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Wrap in foil. Bake 30-40 minutes. Uncover last 5 minutes. Rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
# Notes:
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Use fat, fluffy bread at least 16 inches long.
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Mixer needed for smooth filling.
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Can use any cooked chicken.
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Serves well for parties or game day.