Cheese & Bacon Cob Loaf
There’s always that one person at a party - the one who brings the cob loaf… and somehow, it’s always the first thing gone.
This cheese & bacon cob loaf is that recipe.
Growing up, it felt like every barbecue, birthday or family get-together had one sitting right in the centre of the table. Warm, cheesy and impossible to resist.
Creamy, rich and packed with flavour, it’s the ultimate retro party food. The crispy toasted bread, the bubbling cheesy centre… it’s the kind of dish people hover around, going back again and again.
It’s also one of those “bring a plate” recipes you can rely on every time. Quick to prepare, made with simple ingredients and guaranteed to impress.
If you’re looking for easy, crowd-pleasing recipes, you’ll also love my pizza scrolls - perfect for entertaining or lunchboxes.
Cheese & Bacon Cob Loaf
This cheese & bacon cob loaf is a classic Australian party dip made with cream cheese, bacon and sour cream, baked inside crusty bread until golden and bubbling.
Ingredients
- 1 cob loaf
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 8 shortcut bacon rashers, chopped
- 3 shallots (spring onions), finely chopped
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup thickened cream
- 1 ½ cups grated cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Cut the top off the cob loaf (about 5cm from edge) to create a lid. Scoop out the centre, leaving a 1.5cm thick shell. Cut bread pieces and lid into chunks for dipping.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bacon. Cook for 5 minutes or until bacon is browned and onion softened. Remove from heat.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in shallots and cream cheese until combined.
- Add sour cream, thickened cream and 1 cup grated cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cob loaf on tray. Spoon mixture into the hollowed cob loaf. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Arrange bread pieces and baguette slices around it.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes or until golden and heated through.
- Top with extra shallots if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Top Tips:
- Soften cream cheese: Let it sit at room temp for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Don’t overbake: Bake until just golden - overcooking can dry out the dip.
- Prep ahead: Make the filling earlier in the day, then assemble and bake when ready.
- Extra crunch: Toast bread pieces separately for a crispier dipper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
341Fat
27 gSat. Fat
13 gCarbs
16 gFiber
1 gNet carbs
15 gSugar
4 gProtein
10 gSodium
410 mgCholesterol
67 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
