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Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

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Make this easy, gooey cheese bread appetizer using simple ingredients. This pull-apart bread is buttery, savory, and perfect for parties or as a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 16 ounces) crusty bread (sourdough or French bread works well)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Prepare the bread: Place the loaf of bread on a cutting board. Cut deep, even slices across the loaf, stopping just before cutting all the way through the bottom crust. Make cuts in the opposite direction to create a crisscross or diamond pattern.
  4. Stuff the bread: Gently pull the cuts apart slightly. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over all the cut surfaces inside the loaf.
  5. Add the cheese: Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the crevices between the slices. Press the loaf back together gently.
  6. Wrap and bake: Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped bread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Unwrap and finish: Carefully unwrap the foil, exposing the top of the bread. Return the bread to the oven and bake uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges are slightly golden.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a mix of Parmesan cheese along with the mozzarella and cheddar.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, skip the foil wrap for the first 15 minutes and bake uncovered the entire time, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • This bread reheats well; wrap leftovers in foil and bake at 300°F (150°C) until warm.

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