Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Cheesy Garlic Cardiac Arrest Bread, a showstopping pull-apart appetizer that's perfect for sharing! This decadent creation combines a rustic sourdough loaf with layers of buttery garlic essence, fresh parsley, and an irresistible trifecta of cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan—plus a creamy twist of softened cream cheese. The crisscross-scored bread is generously infused with garlicky goodness and stuffed with gooey, melty cheese for every pull-apart bite. Finished to golden perfection in the oven, this cheesy garlic bread is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for game days, parties, or indulgent nights in. Dive into this rich, crave-worthy recipe for a bold burst of flavor and texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds! Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, pull-apart bread, sourdough cheesy bread, garlic butter bread, indulgent appetizer.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Using a sharp bread knife, score the bread loaf in a crisscross pattern, creating 1-inch wide squares. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom crust.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
Carefully spread the melted garlic butter mixture into the crevices of the scored bread using a pastry brush or small spoon. Ensure even coverage.
Stuff the cheese mixture generously into the crevices of the bread, pressing lightly to make sure it stays in place. Reserve a small amount of cheese for topping.
Wrap the entire loaf loosely in aluminum foil and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully unwrap the foil and sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
Return the bread to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey. Enjoy!
Calories |
4024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 277.9 g | 356% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.6 g | 768% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 735 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 7221 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.8 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 162.4 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3537 mg | 272% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*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.