Cheesy Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Loaf with Mozzarella
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Loaf combines gooey mozzarella and rich garlic butter baked inside a soft bread loaf, perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round sourdough or Italian bread loaf
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the bread loaf into a grid pattern without slicing all the way through, creating about 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully pull apart each cube slightly and drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bread.
- Stuff shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese into the cracks of the bread cubes.
- Wrap the loaf loosely in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Pull apart and enjoy warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes or add chopped jalapeños to the garlic butter mixture before baking.