Description
This Pull Apart Garlic Herb Cheese Bread is a savory, cheesy, and aromatic treat perfect for sharing. Using a crusty sourdough loaf filled with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, infused with garlic butter and fresh parsley, this easy-to-make bread is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. It’s an ideal appetizer or side that combines the comforting flavors of garlic and herbs with gooey melted cheese in every pull-apart bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large sourdough loaf (unsliced)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil to catch any drips and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat to prevent burning. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to infuse the butter with flavor. Remove from heat and mix in the fresh chopped parsley for a bright herbal note.
- Slice the Bread: Place the sourdough loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut crosshatch slices into the bread, making sure not to slice all the way through, so the loaf remains intact for stuffing.
- Apply Garlic Butter: Drizzle the garlic herb butter into all the cuts, using a brush or spoon to spread it evenly so every section is flavorful.
- Stuff with Cheese: Generously stuff the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses into the crevices of the loaf, filling all the cuts to ensure cheesy, gooey bites.
- Bake Covered: Wrap the loaf tightly in foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly inside.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes to get a golden crust and bubbly cheese on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with extra fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve the bread warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a sharp serrated knife to easily cut through the crust without squishing the bread.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a slight kick.
- Ensure cuts do not go all the way through the loaf to keep it intact while baking.
- This bread is best served immediately but can be reheated wrapped in foil to maintain moisture.
- For a different twist, try adding cooked bacon bits or spinach to the cheese stuffing.
