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Crispy Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

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This crispy cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleasing, buttery, garlicky comfort food perfect for sharing at parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in. With gooey cheese, crunchy crust, and fragrant garlic butter, it’s dangerously easy and always a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large crusty loaf of bread (sourdough, Italian, or French, about 1 lb/450g, unsliced)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–6 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • Chopped chives or green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Grated lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Soften butter if needed. Shred cheeses and mince garlic.
  3. Place loaf on cutting board. Using a serrated knife, score the bread in a crosshatch pattern, cutting rows about 1 inch apart but not all the way through.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Gently pry apart bread sections and spread garlic butter into all nooks and crannies using a spatula or butter knife.
  6. Stuff shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan into the scored spaces, pressing cheese down well.
  7. Transfer loaf to prepared baking sheet. Tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake another 8–10 minutes until top is crispy and cheese is bubbling and golden.
  9. Let cool for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with extra parsley, chives, or lemon zest if desired.
  10. Serve hot, pulling apart pieces to enjoy the stretchy cheese.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute with sturdy gluten-free bread and plant-based butter/cheese. Shred your own cheese for best melt. If bread is very fresh, chill briefly before scoring. Leftovers can be wrapped and reheated in the oven for crispiness. Add herbs, veggies, or different cheeses for variations.

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