Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
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Cheesy pull apart bread made with fresh bread, butter, garlic and loads of mozzarella cheese is appetizer perfection!
This cheesy pull apart bread recipe is quick, easy and cheesy! It’s excellent served as an appetizer with our bread dipping oil or served as a side to a delicious pasta such as baked gnocchi, Rotel pasta, or even chicken gnocchi soup!
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Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Serves a crowd! Perfect pull apart finger food for the entire family.
📌 Super easy! Ready and on the table in no time.
📌 Flavor combo of garlic butter, bacon and melted mozzarella!
Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Ingredients
- Bread – A loaf of crusty bread, such as Italian, French bread or a sourdough loaf.
- Butter – Salted butter, melted.
- Garlic – Fresh cloves, minced.
- Parsley – Fresh parsley, chopped.
- Cheese – Shredded mozzarella.
- Bacon – Cooked crispy and crumbled.
How do you make cheesy pull apart bread? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, slice the bread in a crosshatch pattern being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom.
⭐ Next, mix together the butter, garlic, and parsley and spoon into the cracks of the bread.
⭐ Then, stuff the cracks with mozzarella cheese and chopped bacon.
⭐ Finally, wrap the bread loosely with foil and bake until the outside of the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can I make cheesy pull apart bread ahead of time?
This bread is best enjoyed immediately after making it, we don’t recommend making this recipe in advance. You could cook the bacon and crumble it ahead to save on time.
What kind of bread to use for cheesy pull apart bread?
We love making this with a round loaf of a good crusty bread like sourdough. French bread or an Italian loaf will also work well.
What kind of cheese is best for cheesy pull apart bread?
We like to use mozzarella so you get that nice stretchy string of cheese with each pull but you could use almost any kind of cheese that melts well. Colby jack or monterey jack would be great options too!
Leftovers and storage
How long does cheesy pull apart bread last?
This one is best enjoyed right from the oven. Leftovers, if there are any, can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the air fryer for best results. Alternatively, you can reheat in the oven by following the same instructions from the recipe (wrap loosely in tin foil and heat in the oven).
Can I freeze cheesy pull apart bread?
We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
What is the best way to reheat leftover cheesy pull apart bread?
The recommended method for reheating leftover cheesy pull apart bread is in the air fryer or the oven. Reheat by following the same instructions from the recipe, wrapping the bread loosely in foil, and heating until the cheese is melty and the outside is crisp.
Tips and tricks
✅ Add some finely diced jalapenos for a little heat!
✅ Play around with the herbs! You can add whatever other seasonings you like. Oregano or Italian seasoning would be great options.
✅ Try a mixture of mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese for a change in the flavors.
✅ Make sure not to slice all the way through the bread or the butter will leak out of the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best way to prevent the bread from becoming too soggy when baking?
To prevent the bread from getting too soggy, make sure not to overdo it with the butter and garlic mixture. Use just enough to flavor the bread without making it too wet. Additionally, wrapping the bread loosely in foil rather than tightly can help maintain a crispier texture.
Can I use pre-shredded cheese for this recipe?
While pre-shredded cheese can be used, freshly grated cheese tends to melt more smoothly and is often recommended for better results. However, pre-shredded cheese can still work if that’s what you have on hand.
What else can I add to my cheesy pull apart bread?
Certainly! Get creative and add your favorite ingredients like diced tomatoes, sautéed onions, or different herbs and spices to make this recipe your own. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste.
What to eat with cheesy garlic pull apart bread (serving suggestions)
This bread is amazing served with soup for dipping, with pasta dishes or even as an appetizer served with marinara sauce. We like to make cheesy pull apart bread with meatball casserole, toasted ravioli, and a giant crockpot cookie!
Enjoy this with some of our favorite soup recipes
- Crockpot chicken gnocchi soup
- Dill pickle soup recipe
- Easy split pea soup
- Ham and bean soup
- Pumpkin soup recipe
- Lasagna soup
- Creamy tortellini soup
- Wild rice soup
- See all our easy soup recipes!
More delicious bread recipes to enjoy
- Homemade sourdough bread
- Easy buttermilk biscuits
- Classic white bread recipe
- Naan recipe
- Quick dinner rolls recipe
- See all our easy homemade bread recipes!
Tools we love
- Baker’s Half Sheet – This is the baking sheet we use in the cooking video. Another favvvvvorite. I have four or maybe six of them.
- OXO Good Grips Garlic Press – Gone are the days of mincing your garlic by hand! This awesome garlic press can both mince and slice! We heart it.
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How to Make Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty bread (like Italian or Sourdough) about 1 pound
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Slice bread in a 1" crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- Mix together the melted butter, garlic and parsley and spoon into all the cracks of the bread.
- Stuff the cracks with the mozzarella cheese, and then with the chopped bacon.
- Wrap the bread loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover the bread and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the outside of the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty. Serve immediately.
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Wow! This is surprisingly easy to make thanks to your instructions. It was a huge hit at book club!
Easy to make – I love the cheesiness! Perfect for families!
We had fun with this cheesy pull apart bread! So appetizing and satisfying! I’ll be keeping this recipe!