Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart (Printer-Friendly Page)

Golden bread stuffed with garlic butter and cheese. A warm, sharable snack or side dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 French or sourdough loaf

02 - 1/2 cup salted butter, melted

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

09 - 1 cup marinara sauce, for serving

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the loaf into a 1-inch grid pattern without slicing through the bottom crust.

02 - In a small bowl, stir garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning into the melted butter.

03 - Use a spoon and basting brush to distribute the garlic butter over the loaf and into each cut crevice.

04 - Combine mozzarella and parmesan, then use your fingers to stuff the cheese mix into all the loaf’s cuts.

05 - Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 20 minutes on a baking sheet.

06 - Uncover the foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

07 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives and a side of marinara sauce if desired.

01 - Use a high-quality crusty loaf for best structure and texture in the final pull apart.

02 - Avoid cutting all the way through the loaf to keep the base intact for easier handling.

03 - Cheese blend can be customized based on preference for melt and flavor.