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chili cheese bread

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Dana Kruckenberg
@Pinkladydana
Riverside, CA

I take this to just about every potluck and family get-together.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Serve this chili cheese bread as an appetizer or alongside a bowl of your favorite soup. It has tons of gooey cheese and is so good. Quick and easy to make, it tastes like a chicken quesadilla. Try topping with sliced jalapenos if you want more of a kick.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chili cheese bread

  • 1
    loaf French bread
  • 1 c
    softened butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 can
    chunk white chicken (12.5 oz each)
  • 8 oz
    chunky red medium/hot salsa, like Herdez

How To Make chili cheese bread

  • Slice French bread in half lengthwise.
    1
    Slice fresh French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain and shred the chicken.
    2
    Drain and shred the chicken.
  • Mix together chicken, cheese, cream cheese, and salsa.
    3
    Mix together the chicken, grated cheese, softened butter, and salsa.
  • Place mixture on top of the bread.
    4
    Spread the chunky mixture on the cut sides of the loaf. Place separately on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted.
    5
    Bake until the cheese has melted (about 30 - 35 minutes)
  • Slices of Chili Cheese Bread on a platter.
    6
    Slice into 2-inch pieces and serve hot.
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