Pull Apart Onion Blue Cheese And Bacon Bread Preheat To 350F

Rich, savory, and utterly irresistible, this Pull Apart Onion Blue Cheese And Bacon Bread is the perfect centerpiece for your next gathering. Flaky, buttery dough wrapped around a trifecta of flavors – sweet caramelized onions, pungent blue cheese, and crispy bacon – will leave your guests clamoring for more.

Ready Time

2 hrs 20 mins

Yields

10 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup caramelized onions (see note)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast.

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until yeast is activated and frothy.

Add sugar, flour, and salt to the bowl.

Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Add in melted butter and mix until dough comes together in a sticky ball.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.

Spread caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese, and crumbled bacon evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side.

Cut the log into 10 equal pieces.

Place each piece in a greased muffin tin.

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

To make the caramelized onions, cook 1 large onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and caramelized.

Let it cool completely before using.

If you want a stronger onion flavor, you can use 3/4 cup of caramelized onions or even more to your liking.

For an extra crispy crust, bake the bread for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping an eye on it to avoid over-browning.

If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought caramelized onions or even sautéed onions as a substitute.

To make ahead, prepare the dough up to the rising stage, then refrigerate or freeze it for up to 2 days or 2 months, respectively.

Thaw frozen dough overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours before proceeding with the recipe.

For a more intense blue cheese flavor, use a stronger variety like Roquefort or Gorgonzola.