Cheesy Bread Round

Transform your next gathering into a crowd-pleaser with this irresistible Cheesy Bread Round! Featuring a crusty artisan or sourdough loaf infused with rich garlic butter, every bite bursts with flavor thanks to melty mozzarella and tangy Parmesan tucked into the bread’s pull-apart pockets. Perfectly golden and bubbling after a quick trip in the oven, this savory appetizer comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for parties, game day snacks, or a cozy family treat. Pair this warm and gooey bread with your favorite marinara sauce or serve it as is for a delightfully cheesy experience. Easy to prepare yet decadently satisfying, this recipe is a must-have for cheese and bread lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece round loaf of bread (sourdough or artisan)
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, cut a grid pattern into the bread loaf. Slice deeply but do not cut all the way through the bottom crust. The goal is to create a 'pull-apart' bread shape with small bite-sized sections.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in dried parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Use a pastry brush or spoon to drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously into the cuts of the bread, ensuring that every section gets some of the mixture.

Step 5

Stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese into the bread cuts, spreading the cheese evenly throughout.

Step 6

Place the loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap it loosely to cover the bread entirely. This traps heat and prevents the cheese from browning too quickly.

Step 7

Bake the bread round in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, open the foil to expose the top of the bread and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden hue.

Step 8

Carefully remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Cheesy Bread Round warm, pulling apart the sections for a gooey, cheesy, and flavorful treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2865.5

Total Fat 165.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 413.6mg	0%
Sodium 5066.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 111.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2139.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 681.6mg	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: 50.6%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 34.2%