Description
Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread is golden, gooey, and irresistibly garlicky—a crowd-pleasing starter for parties or cozy nights in. This easy recipe uses a crusty loaf slashed into a pull-apart pattern, stuffed with mozzarella and cheddar, and bathed in garlicky butter. Baked until bubbly and crisp on top, it slices and pulls apart perfectly, delivering warm, comforting flavors in every bite and disappearing quickly at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large crusty loaf (sourdough or Italian bread)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the bread into a crisscross pattern without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Gently pull apart the bread and spoon garlic butter mixture deep into the cuts.
- Stuff mozzarella and cheddar evenly into the slices throughout the loaf.
- Wrap bread loosely in foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and the top is golden.
- Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.
Notes
- For extra cheesy bites, add a sprinkle of grated parmesan on top before baking.
- Feel free to substitute with fontina or provolone for different melts.
- Best served warm—the bread pulls apart best when hot.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Garlic Butter Bread, Mozzarella Cheddar Bread, Party Appetizer, Easy Garlic Bread Recipe, Crowd-Pleasing Starter