Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

Table of Contents

1. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storage
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. More Recipes You’ll Love
8. JUMP TO RECIPE
9. Even More Recipes You’ll Love

Simple and easy, this cheesy pull-apart bread is the perfect balance of flavors and irresistible texture and is loaded with ooey-gooey cheesy goodness. A fresh loaf of French bread is sliced and then stuffed with Italian herbs, garlic butter, and cheese before baking.

Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

BREAD: We start with a loaf of fresh sourdough bread, but you could use a round loaf of crusty French.

You could bake homemade bread from scratch or pick it up at your local bakery or grocery store to make this cheesy garlic bread even easier.

MEAT: You could add pepperoni slices in the crevices along with the cheese to turn this into pizza bread.

CHEESE: Mozzarella is the best cheese for this bread, but you could switch it out for a sharp cheddar cheese instead.

You can also add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for even more cheesy goodness.

ITALIAN SEASONING: If you do not have an Italian seasoning blend, you can mix equal parts dried parsley, dried basil, and dried oregano. 

You can make a large batch and store the extras in an airtight jar in your spice pantry for future use.

How To Make This Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

We will walk you through cutting the loaf of bread in the right way so that you can stuff it full of all the buttery and cheesy goodness.

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper.

STEP TWO: Place your loaf of bread onto the foil-lined sheet pan. 

Using a sharp serrated knife slice 1-inch slices on the diagonal, then rotate and repeat. You will be making a grid pattern.

STEP THREE: Gently open up your bread loaf so that it resembles a “bloomed” flower. 

This will allow all the butter and cheesy goodness to get into all the crevices of the loaf.

STEP FOUR: In a small bowl, place your melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, rosemary, and one tablespoon of your fresh chopped parsley.

Stir until all the spices are incorporated.

STEP FIVE: Brush the butter mixture onto the loaf of sliced bread, making sure you get the butter into all the open crevices.

STEP SIX: Gently stuff the shredded cheese into all the open crevices of the bread, not packing it too tightly.

Make sure that some of the cheese is sprinkled onto the top.

STEP SEVEN: Lightly tent your stuffed loaf with a piece of aluminum foil that you have gently sprayed with cooking spray so that the cheese does not stick.

STEP EIGHT: Bake your cheesy pull-apart bread for 10 minutes covered.

Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melty and the bread is lightly golden.

STEP NINE: Garnish the top of the bread with the remaining one tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Place on a platter and serve.

How To Serve

This cheesy pull-apart bread should be served right away.

Serve your cheesy bread with a dipping sauce such as pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce, or you can serve this cheesy pull-apart garlic bread alone.

Serve your bread along with a crisp Caesar salad for a tasty meal.

Want more delicious recipes? These dinner rolls are a favorite from grandma’s recipe box. And, if you like pull-apart bread, try this classic monkey bread for brunch or dessert.

Storage

Now that you’ve mastered the art of creating cheesy pull-apart bread, let’s talk about how to store it to keep this cheesy delight fresh for as long as possible.

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re planning ahead for a gathering or simply want to save some time, you can partially prepare the cheesy pull-apart bread in advance.

After slicing and stuffing the bread, stop before baking it. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

When you’re ready to enjoy, simply remove it from the fridge, let it come to room temperature, and bake as directed in the recipe.

IN THE FRIDGE: If you do have any leftovers, you can store them for a day in the fridge.

If you wish to reheat the bread, you can cover it back with foil and place it into a 350°F oven for 15 minutes to warm it back through.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this bread as it will get soggy with the melted butter and not taste quite the same once thawed.

Why We Love This Recipe

CHEESY GOODNESS: This recipe is a cheese lover’s dream come true. The generous amount of melted mozzarella cheese creates a gooey, savory, and utterly indulgent experience that’s impossible to resist.

SIMPLICITY AT ITS BEST: Making this bread is surprisingly easy, making it accessible even for novice cooks. With clear step-by-step instructions and minimal prep time, it’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers maximum flavor.

CROWD PLEASING: No matter where or when you serve it, this pull-apart bread is always a hit. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a family dinner, or a casual get-together, it’s a crowd-pleaser that disappears quickly, leaving everyone wanting more.

This amazing easy cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is perfect to serve with any meal as a delicious side dish or as a party appetizer. Not only is it a quick recipe, but it’s also loaded with amazing flavor and stuffed with cheese — what could be better!

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