50 Garlic Clove Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Ingredients

• 50 cloves Garlic Cloves (peeled and minced)
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, flat‑leaf preferred)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 ball Pre‑Made Pizza Dough (14‑16 inch, thawed if frozen)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp)

Instructions

1. Mince Garlic

   Using a garlic press or a chef's knife, mince all 50 garlic cloves into a fine paste.

   Time: PT10M

2. Make Garlic Butter

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until smooth and evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Roll Out Dough

   On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about 12×8 inches (≈30×20 cm) thick.

   Time: PT5M

4. Spread Garlic Butter

   Using a pastry brush, spread the garlic butter evenly over the entire surface of the rolled dough.

   Time: PT3M

5. Create Cheese Checkerboard

   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar in alternating squares to form a checkerboard pattern.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cut Into Squares

   Using the chef's knife, cut the dough into 2‑inch (≈5 cm) squares.

   Time: PT5M

7. Stack Squares

   Stack the squares in the loaf pan, alternating the cheese‑topped side so the colors create layers.

   Time: PT5M

8. Press Into Loaf Shape

   Using your hands or a spatula, gently press the stacked squares together to form a compact loaf that fits the pan.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake

   Place the loaf pan in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 400°F until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 400°F

10. Cool & Slice

    Remove the loaf from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g