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Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Recipe

By Meg Quinn

5 from 2 votes

Sep 23, 2022   Updated Sep 26, 2024

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Ever get invited to a party and have no idea what to bring? Well, here’s the solution! This shockingly simple, uber delicious pull apart bread is cheesy, garlicky, and perfect for sharing. For this recipe I use Challenge Butter’s Garlic Parmesan with Herbs Snack Spread, but you can also use regular butter and season it with garlic powder, grated parm, and your favorite Italian seasonings (like dried oregano and chili pepper flakes, if you like things spicy). 

For more appetizer ideas, check out my Whipped Ricotta Dip, Whipped Burrata Dip, Prosciutto & Melon Skewers, Burrata Crostini, Baked Brie Cheese Board, and these handhelds!

What You’ll Need

• 1 crusty loaf (I like sourdough!)

• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

• 8-10 tbsp Garlic, Parmesan & Herb Snack Spread

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp sliced green onions

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How to Make Pull Apart Bread

• Preheat the oven to 350F and bring the butter to room temperature.

• Cut the bread on a diagonal, then cut again to create 1″ diamonds, but make sure not to cut all the way through.

• Use your fingers or a butter knife to pry open the cuts and spread on the butter and stuff with mozzarella. Brush surface with remaining butter (if you’re having trouble brushing on the softened butter, melt it!). 

• Wrap the bread with foil and bake until the cheese has mostly melted, 20 minutes. Then unwrap and bake until crust is browned and  toasted, 5-10 minutes.

• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and green onions. Best served warm! 

Pro tip: save some of the butter spread to melt and drizzle over the top!

Video How-To

Other Things to Stuff in Pull Apart Bread

Check out these other flavor combos:

Savory

mozz cheese + pepperoni + Italian seasoning

Spinach & Artichoke + cream cheese + mozz cheese 

Mozz cheese + basil pesto + Italian sausage

Sharp cheddar + bacon + scallion

Sweet

Brie + cranberries

White cheddar + maple + bacon

Butter + cinnamon sugar + icing

Show Me Your Bread

I hope this post inspires you to make pull apart bread. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful snacks and apps you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

And, If you liked this recipe, please rate and review.

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5 from 2 votes

Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

This pull apart cheese bread recipe is perfectly cheesy, garlicky, and tasty.

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Ingredients

• 1 crusty loaf (I like sourdough!)
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 8-10 tbsp Garlic, Parmesan & Herb Snack Spread
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp sliced green onions

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350F and bring the butter to room temperature.
• Cut the bread on a diagonal, then cut again to create 1" diamonds, but make sure not to cut all the way through.
• Use your fingers or a butter knife to pry open the cuts and spread on the butter and stuff with mozzarella. Brush surface with remaining butter (if you’re having trouble brushing on the softened butter, melt it!).
• Wrap the bread with foil and bake until the cheese has mostly melted, 20 minutes. Then unwrap and bake until crust is browned and  toasted, 5-10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and green onions. Best served warm!

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