Cheesy Garlic-Herb Bread

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (16-24-oz. crusty bread (we recommend sourdough))
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/2 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 cloves pressed garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 cloves pressed garlic
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 3 tablespoons garlic bread seasoning
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 2 cloves pressed garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Slice bread into 1 1/2″ slices, not cutting through to the bottom. Rotate the loaf 90 degrees and slice the bread again every 1 1/2″ so you have a grid of 1 1/2″ pieces that are still attached to the bottom of the bread.

3. 3

   Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Gently spread the desired filling into the cracks. Gently stuff the cheese into the cracks (you can just put the cheese going in one direction rather than on all four sides of each piece). Brush a little of the remaining filling on top of the loaf and sprinkle with a little remaining cheese.

4. 4

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bread is toasted on top and the cheese is melted. Allow to stand a few minutes before serving.