Pull-Apart Onion, Blue Cheese, And Bacon Bread [Preheat To 350°F]

Prepare to indulge in a tantalizing culinary symphony with our Pull-Apart Onion, Blue Cheese, and Bacon Bread! This tantalizing treat infuses the sweet notes of caramelized onions with the tangy zest of blue cheese, balanced by the smoky allure of bacon.

Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a weekend indulgence, this bread is not merely a dish but an aromatic masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 (3-lb.) package frozen white roll dough (36 rolls), thawed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C and prepare a 5×9-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, allowing the paper to extend beyond the pan’s edges.
• Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes crisp, which takes about 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, but reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
• In the skillet containing the reserved bacon drippings, sauté the chopped onion over medium-low heat, ensuring it is covered and stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the onion has softened, which takes approximately 13 to 15 minutes. Uncover the skillet and continue cooking while stirring frequently until the onions have achieved a golden color, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and let the mixture cool before stirring in the crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and chopped fresh thyme.
• Gently snip each frozen white roll into quarters, taking care not to deflate the dough in the process. Arrange one-third of the dough pieces in the prepared loaf pan and top with one-third of the prepared onion mixture. Repeat the layering process two more times, ensuring the final layer is the onion mixture. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
• Bake the pull-apart bread in the preheated oven until it turns golden brown, which takes approximately 45 minutes. To ensure it is cooked through, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center; it should register a temperature between 190°F and 200°F (87°C to 93°C. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang. Serve the warm pull-apart bread and enjoy its irresistible flavors.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 20g (31%)
• Saturated Fat: 8g (40%)
• Cholesterol: 75mg (25%)
• Sodium: 820mg (34%)
• Carbohydrates: 40g (14%)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (12%)
• Total Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 15g