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Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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This Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread is a delightful appetizer or side dish featuring a crusty round loaf filled with a flavorful blend of melted butter, garlic, fresh parsley, and a generous mix of cheeses. Perfectly gooey, cheesy, and easy to share, it’s an irresistible treat for garlic bread lovers.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 crusty round loaf, large, sourdough or Italian bread

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cheeses

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (or more)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional mix for extra flavor; you may substitute with provolone)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp bread knife, carefully cut the round loaf into a grid pattern by making vertical and horizontal cuts about 1 inch apart, being careful not to slice all the way through the bottom crust so the loaf remains intact.
  2. Make the garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, finely chopped fresh parsley, and kosher salt. Mix well to ensure the garlic and parsley are evenly distributed in the butter.
  3. Stuff the bread: Gently open the loaf by pulling apart the cuts and use a spoon or brush to generously drizzle the garlic butter mixture into all the crevices of the bread. Be sure to reach deep into the cuts to infuse flavor throughout.
  4. Add the cheese: Stuff or sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar (or provolone) cheeses into the cuts of the bread, making sure the cheese is evenly distributed within the loaf so it melts thoroughly.
  5. Bake the bread: Place the prepared loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil or in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and gooey and the bread is warmed through but still crusty on the outside.
  6. Finish with Parmesan: Remove the bread from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top for a slightly nutty, salty finish.
  7. Serve warm: Allow it to cool slightly so the cheese is not too hot, then serve the pull apart bread warm as an appetizer or side dish to enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.

Notes

  • You can customize the cheese blend to your liking – mozzarella is essential for melting, while cheddar or provolone adds extra flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the bread for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • This recipe works well with day-old bread as it holds up better when pulling apart.
  • Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven for best results.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/cheesy-garlic-pull-apart-bread-recipe/