Description
This cheese and garlic pull-apart bread is buttery, crispy on the outside, and filled with gooey melted cheese and aromatic garlic herbs. It’s an irresistible appetizer or side dish perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 large round or oval crusty sourdough loaf (about 450 grams)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the loaf on a cutting board and slice it in one direction into 1-inch sections without cutting through the bottom. Turn and slice again in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch pattern.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, chives, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently open the cuts and spoon or brush the garlic butter mixture deep into the bread.
- Stuff the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan evenly into all the cuts.
- Wrap the loaf loosely in foil and place it on the baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Open the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley and chives if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not cut all the way through the bread to keep it intact.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven.
- Best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
