Description
Cheesy pull apart bread made with a crusty loaf stuffed with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked until golden and melty. A warm, shareable appetizer with crispy edges and gooey cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 large round loaf of crusty bread (sourdough or Italian)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Extra parsley for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the loaf on a cutting board. Using a sharp bread knife, make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart across the top of the bread, being careful not to cut all the way through. Rotate the loaf and repeat in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch pattern.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gently pull apart the bread sections and drizzle the garlic butter mixture into the cracks, ensuring it seeps deep into the bread.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly into the cuts throughout the loaf.
- Wrap the loaf tightly in aluminum foil and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully unwrap the foil to expose the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with extra parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Sourdough or Italian bread works best because it holds the fillings without becoming soggy.
- Add cooked bacon bits or pepperoni for a non-vegetarian variation.
- For extra flavor, mix a little garlic powder or Italian seasoning into the butter.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and stretchy.
- Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
