Cheesy Bread Round
Transform your next gathering into a crowd-pleaser with this irresistible Cheesy Bread Round! Featuring a crusty artisan or sourdough loaf infused with rich garlic butter, every bite bursts with flavor thanks to melty mozzarella and tangy Parmesan tucked into the bread’s pull-apart pockets. Perfectly golden and bubbling after a quick trip in the oven, this savory appetizer comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for parties, game day snacks, or a cozy family treat. Pair this warm and gooey bread with your favorite marinara sauce or serve it as is for a delightfully cheesy experience. Easy to prepare yet decadently satisfying, this recipe is a must-have for cheese and bread lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece round loaf of bread (sourdough or artisan)
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a sharp knife, cut a grid pattern into the bread loaf. Slice deeply but do not cut all the way through the bottom crust. The goal is to create a 'pull-apart' bread shape with small bite-sized sections.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in dried parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Use a pastry brush or spoon to drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously into the cuts of the bread, ensuring that every section gets some of the mixture.
Stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese into the bread cuts, spreading the cheese evenly throughout.
Place the loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap it loosely to cover the bread entirely. This traps heat and prevents the cheese from browning too quickly.
Bake the bread round in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, open the foil to expose the top of the bread and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden hue.
Carefully remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the Cheesy Bread Round warm, pulling apart the sections for a gooey, cheesy, and flavorful treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 825 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
