Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
A warm, gooey, and irresistible appetizer made by stuffing crusty bread with melted cheese, garlic butter, and herbs. Perfect for parties, game day, or as a shareable side to pasta and soup. Each pull delivers a cheesy, buttery bite!
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Equipment
- Sharp bread knife
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry brush or spoon
- Foil-lined baking sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 large round or oval crusty bread loaf sourdough or Italian
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or a mix of mozzarella and cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a sharp bread knife, cut the loaf in a crosshatch pattern slice almost to the bottom but not through, making 1-inch wide sections.
- Mix Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff with Cheese: Gently pull bread sections apart and stuff mozzarella and Parmesan evenly between the cuts.
- Add Garlic Butter: Drizzle or brush the garlic butter mixture into all the crevices of the bread.
- Wrap and Bake: Wrap the loaf loosely in foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Open the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and the bread edges are crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Servings: 8 servings