Mediterranean Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
Delicious Mediterranean Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread infused with garlic, butter, and three kinds of cheese.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- serrated knife
- mixing bowl
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Bread and Cheeses
- 1 loaf crusty bread (French, sourdough, or Italian)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese optional for Mediterranean twist
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Butter and Seasonings
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or za’atar Mediterranean herb mix
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garnish
- chopped olives optional
- sun-dried tomatoes optional
- fresh basil optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- With a serrated knife, cut the bread in a crosshatch or diagonal pattern about 1" apart—only slice down ¾ of the way so the loaf stays intact.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, oregano/za’atar, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Gently pull apart the bread as you drizzle the garlic-herb butter deep into all the cuts.
- Stuff the mozzarella, feta (if using), and Parmesan into the cracks and between slices of the loaf.
- Wrap the stuffed loaf loosely in foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then unwrap and bake an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven, garnish with olives or basil if desired, and serve warm for pulling apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcal
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