Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread transforms sourdough loaf into gooey garlic paradise with crosshatched butter, cheese pulls perfect for parties or movie nights. Ready in 30 minutes, it serves 8 with crispy edges and molten centers.

Why This Recipe Works

Crosshatch cuts maximize butter-cheese penetration. Roasted garlic mellows pungency into sweetness. Multiple cheeses create perfect melt-stretch. Foil wrap steams for softness then crisps golden. Fresh parsley brightens richness.

Ingredients & Prep

Bread Base:

• 1 sourdough boule (round loaf)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 garlic cloves, minced (or roasted)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Cheese Blend:

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ¼ cup grated parmesan

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven 375°F. Slice bread in 1-inch crosshatch without cutting through bottom.
2. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley.
3. Stuff cheese blend into every crevice using spoon or fingers.
4. Drizzle garlic butter over top and into cuts.
5. Wrap loosely in foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes bubbly golden.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temp 1 day wrapped; reheat 350°F foil-covered.

FAQs

Cheese won’t melt?
Foil first 15 minutes traps steam.

Bread too hard?
Softer loaf; more butter.

Garlic burns?
Roast heads first.

Conclusion

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread pull-hugs parties gooey perfection.

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Recipe

Print Recipe

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread transforms store-bought dough into gooey cheese-stuffed pull-apart bites coated in garlic butter. Perfect party appetizer with stretchy mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 16 oz pizza dough store-bought
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 tsp salt
• Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 9-inch springform pan.
• 2. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt.
• 3. Cut dough into 1-inch pieces. Stretch each piece, stuff with mozzarella and cheddar. Roll into balls.
• 4. Dip balls in garlic butter, layer in pan. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
• 5. Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 minutes until golden.

Notes

• Let dough come to room temperature for easier handling.
• Stuff generously for maximum cheese pull.
• Perfect make-ahead; refrigerate assembled and bake before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3-4 pieces
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 890mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 15g
• Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: cheesy pull apart garlic bread, cheese stuffed garlic bread, party garlic bread