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BAKED PERFECTION
Pull-Apart Garlic Herb Bread with Melted Mozzarella
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5.0 (380)|(2 Reviews)A crusty sourdough boule crosshatch-sliced and stuffed with garlic butter, fresh parsley, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
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By Robin Asbell (Culinary Author)•Published June 25, 2026
⏱ 40 mins
Simply Recipes / Robin Asbell🔥 290 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Spectacular visual presentation for family dinners and dinner parties.
- Every single bite is infused with garlic herb butter and cheese.
- Bakes in foil so the crust stays crunchy while the cheese melts into fondue.
BAKED PERFECTION
Pull-Apart Garlic Herb Bread with Melted Mozzarella
The ultimate interactive party bread. Guests pull apart warm, crusty bread fingers dripping with garlic butter and stretchy melted mozzarella straight from the baking pan.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings10 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 round artisan sourdough or French bread boule (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Warm marinara sauce for dipping
Directions
1
Cut crosshatch loaf
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a serrated bread knife, slice bread in a 1-inch diamond crosshatch pattern, cutting deep but stopping before piercing through bottom crust.
2
Mix garlic butter
Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl.
3
Stuff cheese and butter
Drizzle garlic butter between all bread crevices. Stuff shredded mozzarella and parmesan generously into every crevice using your fingers.
4
Bake in foil
Wrap loaf loosely in aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Uncover top and bake 10 minutes more until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden crisp.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use a dense, crusty artisan sourdough boule so the bread doesn't collapse under the weight of the cheese.
- Serve hot right on a cutting board with a side bowl of marinara for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories290 kcal
Protein11g
Carbs28g
Total Fat15g
Sodium: 460mg
Fiber: 1.5g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
