Description
Irresistible garlic pull-apart bread combines savory herb-infused layers with golden, buttery goodness. Warm comfort emerges from each perfectly seasoned slice, inviting you to savor every delectable moment of this classic crowd-pleasing comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large loaf of bread (Italian or French)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mix of mozzarella and cheddar)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F, creating the perfect environment for transforming a simple bread loaf into a mouthwatering appetizer.
- Craft a decadent garlic butter infusion by whisking melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until ingredients harmonize.
- Position bread on an aluminum foil sheet, meticulously creating a crisscross pattern of deep cuts without slicing completely through the loaf.
- Employ a pastry brush to lavishly distribute the garlic butter mixture, ensuring every crevice and cut receives a generous coating.
- Strategically tuck shredded cheese into each intricate cut, pressing and compacting to maximize cheesy coverage throughout the bread.
- Envelop the loaded bread loosely in aluminum foil, placing it on a baking sheet to catch potential drips during cooking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes fully wrapped, then unveil the foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese bubbles and surface transforms to a golden-brown perfection.
- Allow bread to rest momentarily after removing from oven, optionally garnishing with additional parsley or parmesan for an elegant finishing touch.
- Tear apart the warm, aromatic bread, revealing melted cheese and celebrating the communal joy of shared dining.
Notes
- Elevate the bread’s flavor by using high-quality artisan bread like sourdough or rustic Italian for maximum texture and taste.
- Customize cheese combinations using a blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Keep bread moist by tenting foil loosely during initial baking to prevent excessive drying while ensuring perfect cheese melting.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting traditional bread with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower or almond flour bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg