cheesy pull apart bread
Cheesy Pull Apart Bread is a delectable, shareable dish made with warm, fluffy bread soaked in garlic butter and loaded with gooey cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or a party snack, this bread will have everyone reaching for more!
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inch)
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 pastry brush
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 aluminium foil
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf unsliced bread (such as Italian or French)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Can customize types of cheese.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can customize types of cheese.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. Once melted, stir in minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Carefully cut the bread into 1-inch cubes, making sure to cut down to the base but not through it, keeping the loaf intact.
- Place the loaf in the baking dish and gently pull apart the pieces to create gaps for the cheese and butter mixture.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring it seeps into the cracks.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the gaps of the bread, packing it in generously.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, pulling apart the pieces to enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the types of cheese to your liking - pepper jack or gouda work well too.
Serve with marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños or cooked bacon bits to the cheese mixture.