Applewood Smoked Bacon & Gruyere Cheese Flatbread

Bacon and Cheese Flatbread Recipe

  • Makes: 1 Large Round Loaf
  • Active Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 50 Minutes
  • Tools Required: Medium Size Bowl, Grater, Baking Sheet, Oven Thermometer, Spatula

Ingredients

    • Full box Beer Bread Mix
    • 12 oz. beer or soda water
    • 1/2 lb. applewood smoked bacon - cut in 1-inch pieces and sautéed
    • 1 1/2 cup gruyere cheese - thickly grated
    • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary - lightly chopped
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking sheet with olive oil. Combine mix, 3/4 cup cheese, 3/4 of sautéed bacon, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Add beer and quickly fold together. Hand form batter on baking sheet 12 inches in diameter, and approximately 1 1/2 inch high.
    • Add remaining bacon and cheese, pressing into batter surface. Sprinkle with remaining rosemary and sea salt, then drizzle remaining olive oil.
    • Bake for 23-28 minutes. Cool 20 minutes before slicing in random pieces. Serve warm with dipping sauces or olive oil.

Recipe Summary

Use with

Beer Bread Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Applewood Bacon, Gruyere Cheese, Fresh Rosemary

Staples

Beer, Olive Oil, Sea Salt

Tools

Medium Size Bowl, Grater, Baking Sheet, Oven Thermometer, Spatula

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I served this flat quick bread alongside grilled beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce, spicy pommes frites and red leaf salad with shallot vinaigrette. I loved it because of the large pieces of thick gooey cheese and the great flavor of smoked applewood bacon. My guests loved it even more, making me think I should have served hamburger instead of expensive beef tenderloin!