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Easy Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Close-up of a freshly baked, scored loaf of cheese bread topped with melted mozzarella and seasonings.
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Make this warm, buttery, and cheesy pull-apart bread. It is a simple appetizer or side dish perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf crusty bread (like French or Italian bread)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mozzarella and Cheddar blend recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth garlic butter.
  3. Take the loaf of bread and cut deep, crosswise slices, stopping about half an inch from the bottom crust so the loaf stays intact. Cut perpendicular slices to create a diamond or crisscross pattern.
  4. Gently open the cuts in the bread and spread the garlic butter mixture deep into the crevices. Use a spoon or knife to push the butter down into the cuts.
  5. Stuff the shredded cheese generously into all the cuts and over the top of the loaf.
  6. Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes wrapped in foil to melt the cheese thoroughly.
  8. Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before serving warm. Instruct your guests to pull apart the pieces.

Notes

  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor profile in your homemade cheese bread.
  • For extra richness, brush the top with melted butter halfway through the unwrapped baking time.
  • This recipe works well as a dinner side bread or a party cheese bread appetizer.

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