Here’s a delicious, soft, and buttery Garlic Pull-Apart Bread recipe that’s perfect as a side or snack:
Garlic Pull-Apart Bread (Serves 4–6)
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of French bread or sourdough (about 12 inches)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish or line with foil.
- Prepare the bread:
- Cut the bread into a grid pattern: slice vertically and horizontally about 1 inch apart, without cutting all the way through the bottom.
- This creates little “pull-apart” squares.
- Make garlic butter:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Fill the bread:
- Use a spoon or brush to drizzle the garlic butter into the cuts of the bread.
- If using cheese, stuff mozzarella or sprinkle Parmesan into the cuts as well.
- Wrap and bake:
- Wrap the bread in foil and place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then unwrap and bake an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Pull apart pieces with your hands and enjoy warm.
- Perfect alongside pasta, soups, or salads.
Optional: For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning before baking.
If you want, I can give a cheesy, ultra-buttery skillet version that melts all the cheese between the pieces—it’s addictive.
Do you want me to give that version too?
