30 Minutes or Less Healthy Appetizer

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish! The combination of the garlic, cheese, and buttery bread creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It's often served as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a snack, and it's perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Recipe Information

10
Prep Time (mins)
20
Cook Time (mins)
30
Total Time (mins)
4
Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Omnivore

Recipe Tags

bread cheese garlic

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of bread, such as French bread or Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar, or a combination)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Using a sharp serrated knife, make horizontal and vertical cuts into the bread, creating a grid-like pattern of square or rectangular pieces. Make sure not to cut all the way through the bread, leaving the bottom intact.

3

In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously brush the garlic butter mixture into the cuts and over the top of the bread, making sure to get it between the slices.

4

Stuff the shredded cheese into the cuts, ensuring each piece of bread is well-coated with cheese.

5

Wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil, leaving the top exposed. Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet or dish. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden and crispy on the outside.

6

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve it warm and enjoy by pulling apart the individual cheesy and garlicky pieces.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Follow the recipe steps carefully for best results
Adjust seasoning to your taste preference

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish! The combination of the garlic, cheese, and buttery bread creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It’s often served as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a snack, and it’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread recipe

What is pull out bread?

Pull out or Pull-apart bread, also known as tear-and-share bread or monkey bread, is a type of bread that is made up of individual pieces or rolls that are baked together in a way that allows them to be easily pulled apart.

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

What is cheesy garlic pull apart bread made of?

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread consists of the following ingredients:

  1. Bread: A loaf of bread, such as French bread or Italian bread, is commonly used for pull-apart bread. The bread is typically sliced or cut into individual pieces while still remaining connected at the bottom.
  2. Garlic Butter: A mixture of melted butter and mincedgarlicis often used to infuse the bread with a rich garlic flavor. Additional herbs or seasonings like parsley, oregano, or thyme may be added to the garlic butter for extra taste.
  3. Cheese: Various types of cheese can be used, depending on personal preference. Mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, or a combination of cheeses are popular choices. The cheese is usually shredded or grated and sprinkled over the bread.
  4. Optional Ingredients: Some recipes may incorporate additional ingredients for added flavor. This can include herbs like rosemary or basil, spices like paprika or red pepper flakes.

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread ingredients

How do you make pull apart bread?

Make horizontal and vertical cuts into the bread, creating a grid-like pattern of square or rectangular pieces. Make sure not to cut all the way through the bread, leaving the bottom intact. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously brush the garlic butter mixture into the cuts and over the top of the bread, making sure to get it between the slices.

butter for garlic bread
Stuff the shredded cheese into the cuts, ensuring each piece of bread is well-coated with cheese.
bread stuffed with cheese
Wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil, leaving the top exposed. Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet or dish. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden and crispy on the outside. Once baked, remove the Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve it warm and enjoy by pulling apart the individual cheesy and garlicky pieces.
Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

What do you eat with cheese bread?

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some suggestions for what to eat with this delicious bread:

  1. Soups: Pair the cheese bread with a comforting soup. It complements well with such soups: Mussel SoupCheese Tortellini Soup with ShrimpSimple Seafood Soup with Coconut milk
  2. Mussel Soup
  3. Cheese Tortellini Soup with Shrimp
  4. Simple Seafood Soup with Coconut milk
  5. Salads: Use the cheese bread as a side dish for a fresh salad. It pairs nicely with a variety of salads, such as: Green Goddess SaladSquid Salad with EggPumpkin Pear Salad
  6. Green Goddess Salad
  7. Squid Salad with Egg
  8. Pumpkin Pear Salad
  9. Pasta Dishes: Enjoy the Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread alongside pasta dishes. It complements well with such pasta dishes: Salmon Pesto PastaBlue Cheese Pasta with WalnutsBaked Feta Pasta
  10. Salmon Pesto Pasta
  11. Blue Cheese Pasta with Walnuts
  12. Baked Feta Pasta

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

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