Description
This pull-apart garlic cheese bread recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for sharing. It’s an easy and impressive appetizer or side dish that will have everyone reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of artisan bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Optional twist: 2 tablespoons chopped chives or a pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the bread into 1-inch cubes, but do not cut all the way through the bottom crust. This creates pockets for the garlic butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and any optional twist ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture into the cuts of the bread, ensuring each pocket is filled.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses into the cuts of the bread, distributing them evenly.
- Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the foil-wrapped bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is heated through and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- For a crispier top, carefully unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly golden and bubbly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the pull-apart experience!
Notes
- You can use any type of bread that you like.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to the garlic butter mixture.
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg