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Pull Apart Bread

Cheesy Pull Apart Bread That’s a Party Showstopper

This Pull Apart Bread with gooey cheese is a perfect appetizer for gatherings, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread Choose rustic types like sourdough or boule.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Essential for that delightful cheese pull.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with provolone or gouda.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Unsalted can be used if preferred.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust for stronger or milder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Other herbs like oregano can also be utilized.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • cutting board
  • Aluminum foil
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt the salted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Mix in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
  3. Cut the Bread: Create a 1-inch crosshatch pattern across the top of the bread.
  4. Brush with Butter: Brush the garlic butter into every crevice.
  5. Stuff with Cheese: Combine shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and stuff into the cuts.
  6. Wrap and Bake: Wrap in foil and bake for 30 minutes; unwrap and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve: Pull apart the bread while hot and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a delightful experience, serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

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