BACON CHEDDAR PULL-APART BREAD

Got this from a friend in Oklahoma.

Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread

8 oz of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese blend.

1 large round loaf of soft bread (like a French or Italian round)
8 oz. diced sliced bacon, cooked crisp
1/2 cup melted butter
1 Tablespoon dry Ranch dressing mix from packet

Cut bread in 3/4-inch intervals, being careful to not cut all the way through. Cut again, crosswise, not cutting all the way through. Place cheese in between all cuts: sprinkle with bacon. Blend melted butter and Ranch mix and drizzle over top of bread evenly. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Serve hot and pull apart pieces from loaf to eat!

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER

Yes, I know I am weird!  And here is more proof.  I do not eat fish but I love Long John Silver's fish batter.  Any time my family would go to Long John's I would eat everyone's crunchies.  And I was Lucky at Long John's too.  I once won a TV at the Long John's in Bedford, Indiana!  We don't have one in our area now but when I saw this recipe on facebook, I knew I had to add it to my blog.  You see this is where I store my recipes. Perhaps you would like this recipe, too.  And by the way, thank you Anna DeLong for posting this.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER

Ingredients:
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water

Directions:
1. Sift dry ingredients

2. Add water and mix well

3. Use to coat fish or chicken filets

4. Cover the fish or chicken completely

5. Deep fry until a deep golden brown