Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of garlic, butter, and cheese with this Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread recipe. A perfect appetizer or side dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 large loaf of crusty artisan bread (Sourdough or Ciabatta work great)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Bread: Carefully slice the loaf of bread into 1-inch pieces, creating a crosshatch pattern without cutting through the bottom.
- Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Apply the Garlic Butter: Brush the mixture between each slice of bread, ensuring it fills the crevices. Reserve some butter for drizzling.
- Stuff with Cheese: Fill the slices with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, tucking into each layer.
- Bake the Bread: Drizzle remaining butter over the loaf, wrap in foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add Color and Crispness: Unwrap the bread, bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and the top is crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, cool slightly, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Bread, Pull-Apart Bread, Cheesy Bread Recipe
