Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread II Kalejunkie

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian Bread Loaf (about 16‑oz, sturdy crust, cut into a crosshatch grid)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced fine)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the bread.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Create Crosshatch Cuts

   Place the loaf on a cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the bread diagonally from corner to corner, then rotate the loaf 90° and cut the opposite diagonal, creating a grid of squares while leaving about ½‑inch at the base uncut so the loaf stays together.

   Time: PT5M

3. Make Garlic Butter

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave (30‑40 seconds). Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: low heat

4. Brush Butter Into Cuts

   Using a pastry brush, generously coat the entire loaf, making sure the butter mixture seeps into every crevice of the crosshatch cuts.

   Time: PT2M

5. Stuff Cheese

   Mix the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan in a bowl. Fill each cut with a generous pinch of the cheese blend, pressing lightly so the cheese sits inside the crevices.

   Time: PT5M

6. Wrap Loaf in Foil

   Tightly wrap the entire loaf in a double layer of aluminum foil, sealing the edges so steam stays inside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake the Bread

   Place the foil‑wrapped loaf on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Then carefully open the top of the foil to expose the surface and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the bread from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then unwrap, slice if desired, and serve warm. Pull apart the pieces with your hands for a fun, shareable snack.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

2g