Baked Chicken Bacon Cobb Loaf | Easy Entertaining Favourite
A warm, cheesy cobb loaf filled with creamy chicken, crispy bacon and loads of flavour. Easy to prep, perfect for sharing, and always a hit for effortless entertaining or weekend nibbles.
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Ingredients
- 1 cobb-style loaf round or oval
- 3 rashers bacon
- 1-2 cups cooked diced chicken breast optional but delicious
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 115 g cream cheese
- 1½ cups grated cheese cheddar, tasty, or your favourite cheese blend
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp mustard
- ¼ cup frozen spinach or 1 cup finely diced fresh spinach
- 1 spring onion diced (optional, for sprinkling on top)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Cobb Loaf
- Preheat your oven to 170°C.
- Slice the top off the cobb loaf and hollow out the inside.
- Tear the removed bread into dipping-sized pieces.
- Place the loaf shell and bread pieces on a lined tray.
- Bake for around 10 minutes to help dry the bread so it stays nice and sturdy when filled.
Make the Filling
- In a large frying pan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic and bacon. Cook until the bacon is golden and everything is fragrant.
- Add the cream, sour cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and mustard.
- Stir until smooth and gently warmed through.
- Add the diced chicken, spinach, salt and pepper.
- Cook until everything is well combined and piping hot.
- Remove from heat (don’t add the grated cheese yet).
Assemble the Cobb Loaf
- Spoon the hot filling into the warmed cobb loaf.
- Top with the grated cheese.
- Return to the oven for a further 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Keep an eye on the loaf so the bread doesn't burn.
- Transfer to a serving platter and arrange the toasted bread pieces around it.
- Sprinkle with spring onion (optional).
- Serve immediately — best eaten warm!
Notes
Stacey’s Kitchen Tips
- Add extra bread: I love buying an extra French stick or ciabatta loaf to slice up for dipping. It always disappears quickly.
- Spinach shortcut: Frozen spinach works perfectly — just break off what you need and stir straight in.
- Want a kick? Add a pinch of chilli flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
- Make-ahead: Prep the filling earlier in the day, store it in the fridge, and assemble just before baking.
- No chicken? Leave it out and enjoy a classic bacon & cheese version.
- Mushroom Cobb: Add 1 cup finely diced mushrooms for an earthy flavour.
- BBQ Chicken Cobb: Swap mustard for 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce.
- Ham instead of bacon: Great for using up Christmas or Easter leftovers.
- Gluten-free option: Serve the dip in a bowl with GF crackers or bread.
Servings: 6 people