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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring a crusty sourdough or Italian loaf sliced in a crosshatch pattern and filled with a flavorful mixture of garlic butter and a blend of mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses. Baked until golden and melty, this pull-apart bread is perfect for parties or casual gatherings, offering gooey, cheesy goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 round loaf sourdough or Italian bread (about 1 pound)

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cheeses

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread later.
  2. Cut the bread: Using a serrated knife, make crosshatch cuts into the loaf, slicing deeply almost to the bottom but not all the way through, creating large squares for stuffing.
  3. Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Apply garlic butter: Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly into each cut of the bread, making sure to drizzle it deeply into all the crevices for maximum flavor infusion.
  5. Stuff with cheese: Gently push the shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses into the bread cuts, distributing the cheese evenly throughout the loaf.
  6. Add Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the loaf to create a flavorful crust.
  7. Wrap and bake: Loosely wrap the bread in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes covered.
  8. Finish baking uncovered: Carefully open the foil and bake the bread for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to fully melt and become slightly golden.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Pull apart pieces to enjoy gooey, cheesy bites.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • Substitute cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack for a different cheese flavor.
  • You can prepare the bread ahead of time, wrap it in foil, and refrigerate; just bake it before serving.
  • Leftovers reheat well in the oven until warm and melty.

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