Name: The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread (Pull Apart Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pound sourdough bread (unsliced loaf) (Source: 1 pound sourdough bread (unsliced loaf)); 1/2 cup butter (melted) (Source: 1/2 cup butter (melted)); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced ) (Source: 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced )); 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, about 4-5 green onions (scallion)) (Source: 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, about 4-5 green onions (scallion))); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, divided) (Source: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, divided)); As Needed salt (Source: 1 pinch salt; authorized salt/pepper exception.); 5 slices Cheddar cheese (Use sharp cheddar slices) (Source: 5 slices Cheddar cheese (Use sharp cheddar slices)); 1 cup mozzarella Cheese (fresh shredded) (Source: 1 cup mozzarella Cheese (fresh shredded)); As Needed Black pepper (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

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sourdough bread (unsliced loaf)

In the method: Cut bread in a criss-cross pattern (just over 1-inch wide), without cutting all the way through.

butter (melted)

In the method: Combine butter, green onions and 1 tablespoon of parsley in a small bowl.

garlic (finely chopped or minced )

In the method: Spoon garlic butter/onion mixture into bread cracks.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.

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1 pound sourdough bread (unsliced loaf)
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Source: 1 pound sourdough bread (unsliced loaf)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
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Source: 1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced )
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Source: 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced )
1/2 cup green onions (chopped, about 4-5 green onions scallion)
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Source: 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, about 4-5 green onions scallion)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, divided)
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Source: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, divided)
As Needed salt
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Source: 1 pinch salt; authorized salt/pepper exception.
5 slices Cheddar cheese (Use sharp cheddar slices)
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Source: 5 slices Cheddar cheese (Use sharp cheddar slices)
1 cup mozzarella Cheese (fresh shredded)
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Source: 1 cup mozzarella Cheese (fresh shredded)
As Needed Black pepper
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Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.

How to make it

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Preheat the oven to 180°C | 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or tray with nonstick oil spray; set aside.
Cut bread in a criss-cross pattern (just over 1-inch wide), without cutting all the way through. Place bread onto prepared baking sheet/tray.
Combine butter, green onions and 1 tablespoon of parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Spoon garlic butter/onion mixture into bread cracks. Arrange cheese slices and shredded cheese between the bread cuts.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Unwrap and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 180°C | 350°F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Unwrap and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 12. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Bread Selection: The type of bread makes or breaks this recipe. You must use a loaf with a hard, sturdy crust (like a La Brea Sourdough or a crusty Vienna ). Do not use soft white sandwich bread or soft supermarket French loaves, or the bottom will turn completely soggy and fall apart when you lift it. No need for homemade bread. Cheese Tips: For the best melt, buy a block of Mozzarella and shred it yourself. Pre shredded bags contain anti caking agents that prevent the cheese from fusing together. Best Cheddar slices: use Tillamook Thick Cut Sharp Cheddar Slices . Just cut the square slices into strips and slide them right into the cracks alongside the mozzarella. Make Ahead: You can stuff the bread, wrap it tightly in foil, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add an extra 5–10 minutes to the baking time if going straight from the fridge to the oven. Storage & Reheating: Leftovers? Wrap them in foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Microwaving makes the bread chewy/tough, so the oven is best!

The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread (Pull Apart Recipe)

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