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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread: The Best Comfort Food Baking

A loaf of baked cheese bread with cubes of bread topped generously with melted, stretchy cheese dripping down the side.
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Make this Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread for an easy, gooey appetizer or side dish. This recipe translates professional baking secrets into simple steps for soft bread loaded with melted cheese and garlic butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and salt. This is your flavor base.
  3. Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean surface. Do not stretch or flatten it. Cut the dough into 1-inch squares.
  4. Place the dough squares into a large bowl. Pour half of the garlic butter mixture over the dough and toss gently to coat every piece.
  5. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the dough and toss again until the pieces are lightly coated.
  6. Transfer the coated dough pieces into the prepared loaf pan, layering them loosely.
  7. Pour the remaining garlic butter mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.
  8. Top the dough with the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a cutting board or serving plate. Serve warm so you get that gooey melted cheese pull.

Notes

  • If you want a stronger garlic flavor, let the minced garlic sit in the melted butter for 10 minutes before tossing with the dough.
  • You can use pre-shredded cheese, but grating blocks of cheese yourself melts better for that perfect gooey texture.
  • This recipe works well as a party appetizer or a cheesy side dish for pasta night.

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