Bacon Bread

Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips, diced
• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels.

Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil.

Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl.

Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat.

Arrange pieces in a 9-in. x 5-in. oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed.

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled.

Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 each) equals 149 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.