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Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 round loaf of bread
  • ½ cup melted butter 125 g
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 2 cups grated cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix (250 g)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 g
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs optional: oregano, basil (1 g)
  • ½ tsp salt 3 g

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Using a serrated knife, make deep crisscross cuts in the loaf, leaving the base intact.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, salt, parsley, and Italian herbs (if using).
  • Use a spoon or brush to spread the butter mixture into all the cuts.
  • Pack grated cheese into the cracks, making sure it's evenly distributed.
  • Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 10–15 minutes.
  • Unwrap and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
  • Serve hot and pull apart by hand - no slicing needed!
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