Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Using a serrated knife, make vertical cuts 1 inch apart in the top of the bread loaf, being careful not to cut through to the bottom.

Turn the bread 1/4 turn and repeat the cuts, creating a crosshatch pattern.

Cut each cheese slice into thirds.

Press the cheese pieces and crumbled bacon into the cuts in the bread.

Place the loaf on a large sheet of foil.

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, Italian dressing, green onion, and minced garlic.

Drizzle the mixture evenly over the bread.

Wrap the bread completely in aluminum foil.

Place the wrapped bread on a baking sheet.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Unwrap the bread after 15 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.

Continue baking for the remaining 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is heated through.