Game Day Cheese & Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
A cheesy, garlicky pull-apart sourdough bread loaded with melted mozzarella and cheddar, brushed with herbed garlic butter, and baked until golden—perfect for game day snacking and sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 large round sourdough loaf (or Italian bread)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter, melted
5–6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonal slices about 1 inch apart in the bread without cutting through the bottom. Rotate and repeat to create a crosshatch pattern.
2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and a pinch of salt.
3. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously between all cuts, allowing it to soak into the bread.
4. Stuff mozzarella and cheddar between the cuts, then sprinkle parmesan over the top.
5. Wrap the bread loosely in foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Notes
Freeze the loaf for 10 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices.
Mix cheeses together before stuffing for even distribution.
Dairy-free cheese can be substituted, and whole wheat bread works well for a heartier version.