Mercy Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy, cheesy Mercy Bread features melted cheddar and cream cheese with spicy jalapenos, baked inside a hollowed Hawaiian bread round, perfect for sharing at gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 oz. jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • Hawaiian bread round

Instructions

  1. Cut off the top of the bread round and scoop out the bread, reserving it for serving or other use.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated Cheddar cheese, cubed cream cheese, and chopped jalapeno peppers.
  3. Fill the hollowed-out bread with the cheese and pepper mixture.
  4. Replace the top of the bread and wrap the entire bread in foil.
  5. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour, stirring several times during baking until the cheese is melted and filling is heated through.
  6. Remove the bread from the oven, discard the foil, and garnish as desired.
  7. Serve hot, accompanied by Melba rounds or additional bread slices.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

181 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 15.7g 20% DV
Carbs 2.9g 1% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 690mg 30% DV
Potassium 95.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 181mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 201mg 15% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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