Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 large loaf of French bread or Italian bread
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:
   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Using a serrated knife, make diagonal cuts in the bread, about 1 inch apart, without cutting all the way through the bottom crust. Rotate the bread and make diagonal cuts in the opposite direction, creating a crosshatch pattern.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
   • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Stuff the Bread:
   • Carefully open the cuts in the bread and drizzle the garlic butter mixture into each cut, making sure to get it deep into the crevices.
   • Stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese into the cuts, distributing it as evenly as possible.
4. Bake:
   • Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and chives.
   • Serve immediately, pulling apart the bread pieces to enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful cheesy garlic pull-apart bread!