Description

Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread is a deliciously gooey and crispy pull-apart bread ideal for sharing. Made with a crusty loaf, melted garlic butter, and melty mozzarella cheese, this recipe delivers a perfect savory treat that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering or dinner.

Ingredients

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Bread and Cheese

1 crusty loaf (preferably sourdough or Vienna)
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (or other melting cheese)

Butter Mixture

100 g / 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the bread evenly.
Prepare Garlic Butter: In a heatproof bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and salt. Melt the mixture in the microwave until fully liquid, then stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley.
Slice the Bread: Cut the crusty loaf diagonally into approximately 2 cm (1 inch) diamond shapes, being careful not to slice all the way through the bread to keep it intact for the pull-apart effect.
Stuff Bread: Pry open each cut section using your fingers or a knife. Drizzle about a teaspoon of the garlic butter inside each crack and stuff a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese into the opening. It is fine if some butter drizzles over the crust, adding extra flavor and crispness.
Brush Bread Surface: Using the remaining garlic butter, brush the top surface of the bread loaf evenly to enhance flavor and browning during baking.
Bake Covered: Wrap the prepared bread loaf with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese begins to melt inside.
Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to allow the bread to become golden brown and crusty on the outside.
Serve: Serve the cheese and garlic crack bread immediately while warm and gooey for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for gatherings or as a centerpiece for dinner, paired exceptionally well with a simple salad.
It’s called garlic bread on crack for its addictive cheesy pull-apart goodness.
For best make-ahead methods, see recipe video and tips (not included here) to prepare in advance and reheat without losing texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 58 g
Calories: 191 kcal
Sugar: 1.4 g
Sodium: 374 mg
Fat: 10.9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 19.5 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg