Description
Florida Beach Bread is a delicious warm appetizer featuring a crispy French bread base topped with ranch dressing, fresh tomatoes, crumbled feta, mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon, all baked to melty perfection and finished with fresh green onions. It’s perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 loaf French bread
Toppings
- ¼ cup bottled ranch dressing
- 3 plum or roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (4-oz) container crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread with toppings.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place the halves cut side up on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Add the Toppings: Brush the cut sides of the bread generously with ranch dressing. Then evenly distribute the cooked chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the bread. Sprinkle the surface with garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Place the prepared bread in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish, then slice into servings and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ranch dressing with a homemade version for a fresher taste.
- Use cooked bacon to save time and get crisp bacon bits.
- Try adding herbs like oregano or basil for additional flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or replace with plant-based bacon.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
