Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Warm, cheesy, and buttery—this pull-apart bread is the ultimate shareable side dish!

There’s nothing better than warm, cheesy pull-apart garlic bread to share with family and friends. What makes this recipe even better? It can be made ahead of time! Assemble the loaf, freeze it, and bake fresh whenever you need it. Whether it’s for pasta night, a barbecue, or a comforting side dish, this cheesy, buttery sourdough loaf is pure comfort food that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Can I use pre-grated cheese?
Freshly grated cheese melts better and gives a creamier texture, but pre-grated works in a pinch!

What if I don’t have sourdough?
Any dense, crusty loaf like pane di casa or ciabatta will work beautifully.

Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added sea salt to avoid an overly salty flavour.

Can I freeze the bread after baking?
It’s best frozen before baking for the freshest texture, but leftover baked bread can also be frozen and reheated.

Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

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Warm, cheesy pull-apart garlic bread with a crispy crust and buttery garlic flavour. Ready in under 40 minutes or prep ahead for convenience!

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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• 120 g (41/2 oz) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tsbp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes
• ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 sourdough loaf (or thick pane di casa)
• 11/2 cups (225 g) freshly grated mozzarella

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced).
2. Combine the butter with the parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Score the bread on an angle into diamonds (see photo), taking care not to cut all the way through.
4. Use a spoon to drizzle the butter mixture into all of the crevices and then stuff with the mozzarella. It doesn’t need to be perfectly distributed – the more rustic, the better!
5. Wrap the bread in a large sheet of foil, place on an oven-safe baking tray and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil from the top of the bread and bake for a further 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is crispy and golden. Serve for everyone to tear and share!

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Cheesy Pull-apart Garlic Bread is perfect for making ahead of time, ready for when you need it! Prepare the loaf as per the recipe, wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen by adding an additional 20–25 minutes of cooking time or thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as per the recipe.

 

LEFTOVERS

Cheesy Pull-apart Garlic Bread is best made and eaten immediately, but don’t let those leftovers go to waste! Simply store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave – the crust will remain quite crispy.

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 28 mins
• Category: Sides, Entertaining
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: Comfort Food