Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread

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Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread is the hit of any party. It is the stuff that dreams are made of. This forms the perfect side dish or appetizer to make any day the perfect day.

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This Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread makes every day a little better and dinner a wonderful meal. The bread is crispy, the cheese is gooey and the flavor is enticing.

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What We Love About This Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe

The garlic cheese bread recipe just elevates every meal. It takes it to the next level and truly makes an ordinary pasta meal extra special.

  • 30 Minute Meal: Give a blurb
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry? Only 5 ingredient? Etc..
  • Family Friendly: Why?
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
  • Makes Great Leftovers: So many things you can do like…
A hand pulling a piece of the bread.

Ingredient Notes for Cheesy Garlic Bread

  1. Butter, melted butter, there is never too much.
  2. Lemon Juice: You need a hit of acid. Fresh is always best.
  3. Dijon mustard: A spicy flavor to the bread.
  4. Seasoning: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Celery Salt.
  5. Sourdough bread, a round loaf.
  6. Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced or any of your favorite cheeses.

Equipment Needed for Cheesy Bread

How to Make Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

These are the basic steps for making crack bread. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutritional information.

Scoring the bread. Cheese and herbs added. Then baked.

STEP 1: COMBINE

First, in a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside

STEP 2: CUT

Second, cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf of bread. Then repeat cuts in opposite direction. Arrange cheese slices in cuts and then drizzle butter mixture over bread.

STEP 3: BAKE

Finally, seal loaf in foil; place on a baking tray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Brush more butter or olive oil on top. Finish with a little black pepper, salt or even chili flakes.

Prep and Storage Tips for Pull Apart Cheesy Bread

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Mix up the sauce and sliced the cheese ahead of time.  Then, right before everyone arrived, slice the bread and assembled everything.  Then it baked to perfection!

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

This recipe can be frozen in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to three months int he freezer.

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

Reheat in the toaster oven or oven until warmed through.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bread Stuffed with Cheese

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Really, this recipe is not for the faint of the heart. However, you can use a low fat or fat free cheese if you prefer. Gluten free bread loaf can also be utilized.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT CHEESE?

Different cheese or more cheese can be added such as mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese are wonderful choices.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Of course, make as many as you need for a large family or party.

WHAT TYPE OF BREAD IS BEST FOR THIS PULL APART CHEESY BREAD?

Truly, any bread that you would like would be best such as ciabatta or any other hearty, crusty round bread.

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Expert Tips for Making This Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe

  • Add Fresh Herbs: For example, fresh parsley or basil or rosemary.
  • Garlic Butter: Forgo the garlic powder and use some cloves garlic to infuse the butter.
  • Sauce: 30 Minute Marinara sauce or Easy Alfredo Sauce can be used for dipping.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is a wonderful way to create this recipe.

What to Serve with Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread

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Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • 1 round loaf sourdough bread, 1 pound
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • 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.

Expert Tips

 
  • Add Fresh Herbs: For example, fresh parsley or basil or rosemary.
  • Garlic Butter: Forgo the garlic powder and use some cloves garlic to infuse the butter.
  • Sauce: 30 Minute Marinara sauce or Easy Alfredo Sauce can be used for dipping.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is a wonderful way to create this recipe.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 612mg | Iron: 4mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: American

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64 thoughts on “Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Bread”

  1. This looks so YUMMY!!! I would love it if you would come and link this up at our What I Made Wednesday linky party!

    Alisa
    Sweet Peas and Bumblebees
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

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  2. OMG! I just LOVE this blog, I have been married a year now, learning the “art” of cooking, and I need as many recipes as I can get my hands on! Thank you! I am a new follower (found you the Welcome Wednesdays).

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  3. It looks awesome!! I’m pretty sure I could eat an entire loaf myself – not that I’m addicted to bread 😉

    Thanks for participating in the Tuesday Train ~ hope to see you back again soon!

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