Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

A soft and fluffy pull-apart bread loaded with gooey melted cheese, fragrant garlic, and a buttery, herby topping. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack!

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Prepare the Bread:
Make horizontal and vertical cuts across the loaf, creating a grid without cutting through the bottom.
Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture:
Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs to create the flavorful butter mixture.
Stuff the Bread with Garlic Butter and Cheese:
Carefully fill the bread cuts with the garlic butter and cheese mixture.
Bake the Bread:
Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve and Enjoy:
Top with fresh parsley and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness!
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How to Make Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Prepare the Bread
Make horizontal and vertical cuts across the loaf, creating a grid without cutting through the bottom.
Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture
Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs to create the flavorful butter mixture.
Stuff the Bread with Garlic Butter and Cheese
Carefully fill the bread cuts with the garlic butter and cheese mixture.
Bake the Bread
Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve and Enjoy
Top with fresh parsley and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness!
Baking Tips
Use a good quality loaf of bread to ensure the pull-apart texture.
You can add extra cheese on top for an extra gooey finish.
Feel free to mix in other herbs like basil or thyme for different flavors.
For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

A soft and fluffy pull-apart bread loaded with gooey melted cheese, fragrant garlic, and a buttery, herby topping. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack!

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Ingredients

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1 loaf of soft bread (like French bread or Italian bread)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Using a serrated knife, make horizontal and vertical cuts across the loaf of bread, creating a grid pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom, leaving the loaf intact.
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Carefully spoon the garlic butter mixture into the cracks of the bread, making sure to spread it evenly between the pieces.
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Stuff the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses into the cuts, filling each space generously with cheese.
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Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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After 20 minutes, unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.