📖 Description
This Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is soft, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese and rich garlic flavor. It’s the perfect appetizer for dinner parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home. The best part? It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare before baking! Every bite is cheesy, garlicky, and completely irresistible. Don’t change a thing — it’s perfect just the way it is!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large round loaf sourdough or crusty bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut the bread in a crisscross pattern, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gently spread the garlic butter mixture between all the bread cuts.
- Stuff shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into all the gaps.
- Wrap the bread in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then unwrap the foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top, and serve warm.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Try mixing in parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and stretchy.
- Perfect with pasta, soup, or as a party appetizer!