Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
Quick Info
Prep: 10m | Cook: 20m | Servings: 4-6
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 small loaf country or sourdough bread
- 4 oz deli-sliced mozzarella cheese (or shredded)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
🍳 Equipment
📋 Instructions
- Combine garlic cloves, parsley, and olive oil in a small food processor until garlic is finely minced.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic mixture and a pinch of salt; cook 2 minutes without browning. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with rack in center position.
- Using a serrated knife, cut 1-inch diagonal cross-hatch slices across the bread without cutting through the bottom crust.
- Spoon garlic butter into all crevices, then tuck cheese slices into the cuts.
- Wrap loaf in foil, tenting another piece over top. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove top foil layer and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden.
💡 Notes & Variations
- Sourdough gives a tangy contrast, while French or Italian loaves yield a softer crumb.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone, pepper jack, or fontina for different flavor profiles.