Description
Golden, gooey, and packed with flavor, this Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish. Made with soft bread, plenty of melted cheese, and a garlicky herb butter, each bite is perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly cheesy on the inside. Whether you’re serving it for game night, a dinner party, or alongside your favorite pasta dish, this pull-apart bread is sure to disappear fast.
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Ingredients
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1 round artisan-style bread loaf (sourdough or Italian, about 8–10 inches wide)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or parsley
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep the Bread
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Using a sharp bread knife, cut the loaf diagonally into 1-inch wide slices, being careful not to cut all the way through—leave the base of the bread intact.
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Turn the bread 90 degrees and slice again to create a crosshatch pattern, forming small pull-apart squares.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter
4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
5. Stir until well blended.
Step 3: Fill with Cheese & Butter
6. Gently pull apart the bread sections and spoon or brush garlic butter into all the crevices.
7. Stuff shredded mozzarella and Parmesan evenly throughout the cuts—use your fingers or a small spoon to press it deep into the bread.
Step 4: Wrap & Bake
8. Place the stuffed loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap it loosely to hold everything together.
9. Bake for 15 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and crisp.
Step 5: Serve Hot
10. Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
11. Serve immediately while warm and melty—just pull apart and enjoy!
Notes
Use Crusty Bread – Sourdough or artisan loaves hold up best to stuffing and baking.
Don’t Skip the Second Bake – It crisps the top and melts the cheese fully.
Double the Garlic Butter – For extra indulgence, increase the butter mix.
Add Herbs Fresh – Sprinkle chopped parsley or basil after baking for a fresh finish.
Serve Hot – This bread is best fresh out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American