Cheesy Appetizer

Irresistibly indulgent and perfect for sharing, this Cheesy Appetizer is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make for every gathering. Featuring a warm, crusty sourdough loaf infused with savory garlic butter and packed with ooey-gooey layers of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, this pull-apart bread is as fun to eat as it is delicious. Enhanced with aromatic fresh parsley and a hint of olive oil, every bite bursts with buttery, cheesy goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for game days, dinner parties, or holiday celebrations. Serve it warm for a truly melty, flavorful experience that will leave your guests craving more! Keywords: cheesy appetizer, pull-apart bread, sourdough, garlic butter, party recipes, easy appetizers, baked cheese bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round loaf of sourdough bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board and slice it into a grid pattern, making cuts about 1 inch apart, but do not slice all the way through the bottom of the bread.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Carefully open the gaps in the bread and drizzle the butter mixture evenly into all the cuts.

Step 6

Combine the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl. Stuff the cheese mixture generously into the cuts of the bread, ensuring it reaches deep into the loaf.

Step 7

Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the top to turn golden and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute before serving. Serve warm and pull apart into cheesy, gooey pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2981.7

Total Fat 164.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 460.0mg	0%
Sodium 5862.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 133.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 2987.1mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1005.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 31.9%