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Freshly baked Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread on parchment paper, golden brown with melted cheese and parsley, some pieces pulled apart to show the gooey, cheesy interior, accompanied by a small bowl of melted butter.

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey cheese between each piece, this pull-apart bread is irresistible for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf frozen bread dough 1 pound, thawed overnight (for base)
  • ⅓ cup salted butter melted (for garlic butter spread)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping and butter mix
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic for garlic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley for herb flavor
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese divided (for layering and topping)

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. Place the thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 12×15 inch rectangle.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Parmesan, minced garlic, and parsley until smooth.
  4. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the buttered dough.
  6. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 3 columns (≈4 inches wide) and 5 rows (≈3 inches tall).
  7. Stack the rectangles on top of each other and place them into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons mozzarella on top.
  9. Cover the pan with a clean towel or lightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
  11. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pull-apart bread is the ultimate cozy treat—warm, cheesy, and buttery. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or a fun side for soup, it’s shareable and comforting for every occasion.

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