Description

A crusty loaf of bread scored with garlic butter and stuffed with gooey mozzarella, baked to melty perfection for an irresistible cheesy garlic pull-apart bread—perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

1 crusty loaf of bread (sourdough, rustic Italian, or French boule, about 14–16 oz)

1/2 cup melted salted butter (or unsalted with a pinch of salt)

2 large cloves garlic, minced (about 1½–2 tsp)

2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, Italian parsley, or a mix)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (more if desired)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or set air fryer to 375°F.
Using a sharp serrated knife, make diagonal cuts about ¾”–1″ apart across the loaf without cutting all the way through. Rotate loaf and make crosscuts forming a diamond grid.
Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
Drizzle garlic butter mixture generously into the cuts.
Stuff shredded mozzarella evenly into each crease.
Wrap loaf in foil and bake in oven for 15 minutes.
Unwrap foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until top is crispy and cheese is melted. For air fryer, bake 8–10 minutes at 375°F.
Let rest briefly before pulling apart and serving.

Notes

Swap mozzarella for cheddar, add Parmesan, or use Italian seasoning for flavor variations.
Adjust ingredient quantities for different loaf sizes.
Use thawed dinner rolls stacked with garlic butter and cheese for a pull-apart variation.
Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 35mg