Description
Cheesy pull-apart bread made with a crusty sourdough loaf, garlic butter, and a blend of melted mozzarella and cheddar. Baked until gooey and golden, it is a warm, shareable appetizer perfect for gatherings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
1 round sourdough bread loaf
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board and slice it in a crosshatch pattern, cutting deep but not all the way through so the loaf stays intact.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gently open the cuts in the bread and drizzle the garlic butter evenly throughout the loaf.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar into the cuts, spreading the cheese evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over the top.
- Wrap the loaf loosely in foil, place it on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Open the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm so the bread can be pulled apart easily.
Notes
Add cooked bacon bits or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or gouda for a different cheese blend.
Additional herbs such as thyme or oregano can be mixed into the garlic butter.
Store leftovers wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the oven at 170°C (340°F) for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness and melt the cheese.
Use a sturdy crusty bread like sourdough, boule, or artisan loaf for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
