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Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread (Pull Apart Bread)

Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread (Pull Apart Bread)
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Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread (Pull Apart Bread) is a flavorful, shareable snack or side featuring a crispy crust, gooey melted cheese, and rich garlic butter infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, it’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 1 sturdy loaf of fresh bread (such as sourdough or French baguette)

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning

Cheese Blend

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the loaf in a crosshatch pattern, cutting deep slices without cutting all the way through the bottom of the bread. These pockets will hold the garlic butter and cheese.
  2. Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, and optional seasonings such as red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant, spreadable garlic butter.
  3. Stuff the Bread: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture into each slice of the bread, ensuring every crevice is covered. Then stuff shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into all the pockets, pushing it in to maximize gooey cheese in every bite.
  4. Wrap and Bake: Wrap the stuffed bread tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the butter melts and cheese begins to ooze. For a golden-brown crust, unwrap the foil for the last 5 minutes and bake uncovered.
  5. Serve Warm: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with remaining fresh herbs, a pinch of sea salt, or grated Parmesan for extra flavor and presentation. Serve warm for the best gooey, pull-apart experience.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients like fresh garlic and herbs for maximum flavor intensity.
  • Do not slice through the bottom of the bread to keep it intact while pulling apart.
  • Wrap the bread in foil while baking to trap heat and moisture for soft, melty cheese.
  • Let the bread rest slightly before serving to prevent cheese from spilling everywhere.
  • Customize the cheese blend to add depth and variety to the flavor.

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