Recipes and Cooking Cheddar & Bacon Loaf 3.7 (245) 6 Reviews With a total prep time of just 20 minutes, this cheesy loaf is one of the most simple appetizers around. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 15, 2012 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Bake Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 16 ounce loaf baguette-style French bread or French loaf ½ 8 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup) ½ cup butter, softened ⅓ cup cooked bacon pieces 2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a serrated knife to cut bread crosswise into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through the bottom crust. In a small bowl, stir together cheese, butter, bacon, green onions, mustard, and lemon juice. Spread mixture between slices of bread. Wrap loaf in foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bread is heated through and cheese is melted. Jason Donnelly Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 238 Calories 13g Fat 22g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 238 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 35mg 12% Sodium 461mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Total Sugars 1g Protein 10g Vitamin C 0.6mg 3% Calcium 90.9mg 7% Iron 1.6mg 9% Potassium 90mg 2% Folate, total 60.5mcg Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg Vitamin B-6 0.1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.