Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
Introduction
Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a deliciously gooey treat perfect for sharing. With soft bread, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make at home.
Ingredients
- Bread dough (enough for one loaf)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the bread dough into a rectangular shape on a floured surface.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic. Spread this garlic butter evenly over the dough.
- Step 3: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the garlic butter-covered dough.
- Step 4: Cut the dough into strips or squares and stack or fold them into a loaf pan or a baking dish, allowing space between pieces for easy pulling apart.
- Step 5: Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
- Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving to enjoy the pull-apart effect.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley to the garlic butter mixture.
- Use a mix of cheeses such as mozzarella and Parmesan for a richer taste.
- Try adding cooked bacon bits or caramelized onions between the layers for added texture and flavor.
Storage
Store leftover pull-apart bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes to restore its soft texture and melted cheese.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use store-bought dough for this recipe?
Yes, store-bought dough works well and saves time. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time if needed based on the dough instructions.
How do I prevent the bread from becoming soggy?
Ensure you bake the bread long enough for the cheese to melt and the top to turn golden and slightly crisp. Avoid adding too much butter to keep the dough from getting too wet.
PrintCheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
This Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is a gooey, flavorful treat featuring soft bread dough stuffed with garlic and melted cheese, baked until golden brown. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this pull-apart bread combines rich butter, aromatic garlic, and gooey cheese for an irresistible comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bread Dough
- 1 batch of bread dough (about 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 packet active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup warm water)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Cheese Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt, then knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with finely minced garlic and chopped parsley. Set aside to infuse flavors.
- Shape the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 12×16 inches.
- Slice and Fill: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into strips about 3 inches wide, making sure not to cut all the way through. Brush each strip with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese between the layers.
- Assemble: Stack or fold the strips slightly to create layers filled with garlic butter and cheese. Place the assembled dough into a greased loaf pan or round baking dish.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pull-apart bread for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Pull apart and enjoy the gooey cheesy garlic bread!
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for best fragrance and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like provolone or parmesan for added flavor.
- For a crispy top, broil for the last 2 minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before pulling apart to avoid burning your fingers with hot cheese.
Keywords: pull-apart bread, cheesy garlic bread, appetizer, snack, baked bread, comfort food
