This Pull Apart Party Cheese Bread is crazy good! It is always the hit of the party!
For my son’s birthday, we usually end up having two parties — one for his friends and one for the family. I just can’t rationalize dragging my 90-year old grandparents to a bowling alley with a gaggle of 5 year olds! I’ve started dubbing the family party, the “after-party”! I usually keep it pretty simple — pizza, a few appetizers and cake (of course).
For this year’s after-party, I was determined to choose a recipe from “the pile” and try something new. As soon as I came across this recipe for Party Cheese Bread, I knew I had found a winner! I had ripped it out from a past issue of Simple and Delicious magazine.
I don’t even know how to start describing how FANTASTIC this is! I love the combination of flavors! The celery salt (well, I used celery seed, since I didn’t have the salt), the lemon juice, the dijon. It all soaks into the soft bread dough and the melts into the ooey gooey cheese.
This appetizer was really easy to make too! I mixed up the sauce and sliced the cheese ahead of time. Then, right before everyone arrived, I sliced the bread and assembled everything. Then it baked to perfection!
The only problem was, it got gobbled up in no time! You couldn’t just eat one piece!
I will be making this all the time! I’m sure my family will NOT mind at all!
Compliments of It’s a Keeper
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1/2 cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Arrange cheese slices in cuts. Drizzle butter mixture over bread.
Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Jeannine says
November 20, 2016 at 10:54 pmAs I read the string of comments, I count 56 that say sounds or looks good, ONE PERSON who actually MADE it. I am sure such compliments make everyone feel good, but I read comments because too often great looking, great sounding recipes don’t turn out well. I can’t afford to waste money on duds, and I’m not good enough at cooking to fix a bad recipe. C’mon all you great cooks who love posting, return after you make these recipes and let us hear how they work!
Geri says
March 21, 2013 at 2:09 amCan’t wait to try this one! Sounds delicious Thanks for sharing
Christina says
March 21, 2013 at 9:28 pmMy pleasure! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Pat says
May 10, 2011 at 10:23 pmI did try it & it was well received. Next time I will freeze the bread before I cut it & will use less Lemon Juice (probably because it was sourdough?) It was gone in just a few minutes. It turned out nice & crusty but the bread stayed nice & soft. It is a “keeper.”
Christina says
May 11, 2011 at 8:39 amFreezing the bread is a great idea! Mine was so fresh that it squished a bit! Thanks for sharing!
Christina
Spanish Pinay says
May 5, 2011 at 11:38 amThis looks really simple and amazing. I shall try this one.
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Pam says
May 1, 2011 at 11:02 amOMG I am so glad I blog hopped here from some other place. This looks so yummy. I think even my picky kid will eat it. I am sharing this one with my gal pal group they will love it.
thanks pam,
Will follow on all accounts. Best way to share.
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Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
April 27, 2011 at 9:11 pmOMG! This sounds wonderful. I could use a piece now.
nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma says
April 27, 2011 at 12:36 pmThat looks so sinful and delectable…
Thanks for sharing at Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week.
Tara says
April 27, 2011 at 10:58 amLooks delicious! New follower. Please stop by when you can.
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christy says
April 25, 2011 at 6:12 pmso tasty..it is making my mouth water…and i just finished lunch! thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club.
cheerful says
April 25, 2011 at 8:34 amsounds so delicious…thanks for sharing your recipe! have a great week! -PinayMum – Mommy’s Life Around…
designs by gollum Foodie Friday says
April 24, 2011 at 10:58 pmThis is a wonderful keeper–can’t wait to try it!
Michele@FitFoodista says
April 23, 2011 at 2:39 pmMy husband would absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing such a fabulous and simple recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Amy Lynn says
April 22, 2011 at 9:38 pmThe bread looks delicious. I also have a ‘stack’ that I need to delve into, what a perfect excuse – Happy Birthday to you son!
Spice Up Your Life says
April 22, 2011 at 7:51 pmLooks sumptuous!
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Little Brick Ranch says
April 22, 2011 at 1:46 pmOK – I saw this floating around the blogoshpere this week and I desperately wanted to reel you into linking it… I’m so happy you did!! 🙂
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Jane says
April 22, 2011 at 1:45 pmSounds delicious!
Susan with Permanent Posies says
April 21, 2011 at 11:27 pmThat bread looks so good! I need to have a party!