Irresistible Mozzarella Garlic Bread Pull Apart Loaf
This Mozzarella Garlic Bread Pull Apart Loaf is a glorious, golden-brown masterpiece brimming with buttery garlic goodness and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for sharing, it promises a delightful burst of flavor and texture with every cheesy, garlicky pull.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 good quality crusty loaf (Italian, French, or sourdough)
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Carefully slice the bread loaf crosswise at about 1-inch intervals, without cutting all the way through the bottom crust. Make similar cuts lengthwise down the center of the loaf, again not cutting all the way through.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently open up the cuts in the bread loaf and brush the garlic butter mixture into all the crevices.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella into all the buttered crevices, ensuring plenty is peeking out.
- Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the foil-wrapped loaf on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, carefully remove the foil and return the unwrapped loaf to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve immediately, allowing everyone to pull apart their own cheesy sections.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For the best results, use a sturdy loaf and shred your own cheese for optimal meltability. Feel free to customize the filling with additional cheeses, spices, or even vegetables.