🧄🧀 Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread
Soft on the inside, crispy on the edges, and loaded with buttery garlic, herbs, and melty cheese—this is the kind of bread that disappears fast.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large round loaf (sourdough or crusty bread)
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil or thyme, chopped
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the bread
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Using a sharp knife, cut the bread in a crosshatch pattern (like a grid), making deep cuts but not slicing all the way through.
2. Make garlic butter
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the bread
- Gently open the cuts and drizzle garlic butter deep into the bread.
- Stuff shredded mozzarella and cheddar into all the cracks.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the top.
4. Bake
- Wrap loosely in foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are crisp.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve hot and pull apart with your hands
- Pair with marinara sauce or creamy dip
- Perfect alongside pasta, soup, or BBQ dishes
💡 Tips
- Use a mix of cheeses for better flavor and stretch
- Add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for a twist
- Don’t skip wrapping first—it keeps the bread soft before crisping
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use store-bought garlic bread?
Yes, but reduce butter and garlic to avoid overpowering.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Prep and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
