Cheesy Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Loaf with Mozzarella
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Loaf with Mozzarella is a deliciously gooey and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of bread (such as sourdough or Italian)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a sharp bread knife, make diagonal cuts across the loaf about 1-inch apart, then cut in the opposite direction to form a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully pull apart the sections of the bread and brush the garlic butter mixture inside all the crevices.
- Stuff shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously into the cuts and crevices of the bread.
- Wrap the loaf in foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then unwrap and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, add some red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture or serve with a marinara sauce for dipping.