The Easiest Pull Apart Garlic Cheese Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 loaf crusty bread (rustic type like sourdough or boule)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 tablespoons salted butter (1 stick)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Bread: Using a sharp bread knife, carefully cut the loaf in a criss-cross pattern. Slice horizontally and vertically about 1-inch apart, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom crust. This creates sections that can be pulled apart after baking.

2. 2

   Make the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the salted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and fresh parsley, cooking gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat to avoid burning the garlic.

3. 3

   Fill the Bread: Gently pull apart the bread sections and drizzle or brush the garlic butter evenly into every cut, making sure it seeps down into the cracks. Then stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into all the openings, pushing them down as much as possible to maximize cheesy goodness.

4. 4

   Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the stuffed bread loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully open the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden and slightly crisp.

5. 5

   Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, sprinkle additional fresh parsley on top for color and freshness. Serve warm so that guests can pull apart cheesy, flavorful pieces easily.