Easy Baked Stuffed Baguettes

Two baked stuffed baguettes on a wooden board, loaded with melted mozzarella, cheddar, and crispy bacon, garnished with parsley

Easy Baked Stuffed Baguettes

These Easy Baked Stuffed Baguettes are warm, cheesy, and irresistibly crisp, my family's favorite breakfast-to-dinner treat. Filled with creamy cheeses, smoky bacon, and a golden garlic-butter crust, they’re the kind of recipe I hope my daughter will one day make for her own family.

No ratings yet

Print Pin

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine: American, French-Inspired

Keyword: bacon cream cheese baguette, baked stuffed baguettes, cheesy stuffed baguette recipe, easy breakfast baguette

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 33

Servings: slices

Calories: 265kcal

Cost: $14

Equipment

1 Baking sheets Line with parchment for easy cleanup.
1 Serrated knife. Helps slice cleanly without crushing the bread
1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the cheese filling.
1 Pastry brush For brushing on that dreamy garlic butter.
1 Aluminum foil Essential for the soft-steam then crisp method.

Ingredients

For the Baguettes

2 whole French baguettes 12–14 inches each
8 oz cream cheese softened
4 oz goat cheese softened
1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella for extra cheesy stretch
0.25 cup diced jalapeños optional
0.25 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes optional
0.25 cup sliced black olives optional
0.25 cup diced bell peppers optional

For the Garlic Butter

4 tablespoon butter melted
2 cloves garlic minced
0.5 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

“Preheat your oven to 375°F. While the oven warms, little Olivia loves to gather our ingredients, it's her special ‘chef moment.’ A warm oven ensures the baguettes bake evenly and turn beautifully golden.”
“Using a serrated knife, slice each baguette lengthwise and gently hollow out the centers, leaving about a ½-inch shell. I always save the soft insides to make croutons later, Olivia calls them ‘bread clouds.’ This hollowing makes room for all that creamy filling.”
“In a large bowl, combine the softened [cream cheese], [goat cheese], [cooked bacon], [cheddar], [mozzarella], [jalapeños], [sun-dried tomatoes], [olives], and [bell peppers]. As we stir, I usually hand Olivia the wooden spoon, she says mixing makes her feel ‘strong like Mama.’ Make sure the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.”
“Spoon the cheesy filling into each hollowed baguette half, pressing gently so the mixture settles into every nook. This is Olivia’s favorite part because she gets to ‘smoosh’ everything in, her word, not mine! A well-packed baguette makes for the perfect cheesy pull.”
“In a small bowl, stir together the melted [butter], [garlic], and [parsley]. The moment the garlic hits the warm butter, Olivia always takes a deep breath and says it ‘smells like cozy mornings.’”
“Brush the garlic butter generously over the tops and edges of the stuffed baguettes. We never skip the edges, the crispier, the better. This step gives that unforgettable golden crust.”
“Wrap each baguette half loosely in foil and bake for 12 minutes. This steams the bread slightly and melts the filling into a creamy dream. Sometimes Olivia peeks into the oven, convinced she can ‘hear the cheese melting.’”
“Remove the foil and return the baguettes to the oven for 6–8 more minutes, until the tops are golden and crisp. This final step gives the baguettes their signature crunch.”
“Let the baguettes cool for 3–5 minutes before slicing. This short wait helps the filling set. Olivia and I usually use this moment to set the table, she folds napkins into little triangles.”
“Slice into 2-3 inch pieces and serve warm. Whether it’s a slow Saturday morning or a quick weeknight dinner, this simple recipe always brings us back to the kitchen together, and that’s the part I treasure most.”

Notes

For a spicy version, add extra jalapeños or swap cheddar for pepper jack.
To make it vegetarian, skip the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
These freeze beautifully, assemble, wrap in foil, and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
Perfect served alongside eggs, soup, or a fresh green salad.
For extra crispiness, broil the baguettes during the last 1–2 minutes, just watch closely.

Nutrition