Easy Sourdough Cheese and Garlic Pull Apart Bread

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This easy sourdough cheese and garlic pull-apart bread is ooey, gooey, and oh, so delicious! It’s full of butter and herbs with plenty of melty cheese for a flavorful bread that couldn’t be easier.

Make cheesy pull-apart bread from scratch using my homemade sourdough bread recipe for the ultimate comfort food. It’s a great introduction to the world of baking without commercial yeast. Soon you’ll be making all kinds of sourdough recipes like cinnamon rolls to homemade sandwich bread.

While sourdough is already incredible bread, adding heaps of cheese and garlic elevates it to new heights. This simple bread makes for an easy appetizer, snack, or side dish for dinner.  It’s the best bread to share on game day because no one can resist cheesy pull-apart garlic bread.

Ingredients for Easy Sourdough Cheese and Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

• A sourdough loaf – A sourdough bread or a loaf of artisan yeast bread both work but I love the added flavor of tangy sourdough bread in this cheese bread recipe.
• Melted butter – Use salted butter.
• Dried or fresh parsley – Adds a lovely pop of green and makes for a beautiful loaf. Fresh herbs are a great option if they’re in season. 
• Fresh garlic cloves – I love the punch of flavor using fresh garlic cloves but I have also substituted garlic powder and it still turns out delicious and full of flavor.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – Mozzarella is the best cheese if you want a stretchy, gooey cheesy pull-apart bread.
• Grated asiago or parmesan cheese – Adds another layer of flavor. Grate your own or buy grated for added convenience.
• (optional) Dried oregano – Oregano will give your cheesy bread a lovely Italian flavor. Leave out if you want the garlic flavor to shine.

How to Make Easy Sourdough Garlic Pull-Apart Cheese Bread

Prepare the Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

To get the perfect pull-apart bread start by making crisscrossing cuts across the top of the loaf. Use a sharp knife to make cuts every inch apart across the loaf. Make sure not to slice through the bottom of the loaf. Leave the bottom inch of the loaf intact to hold the bread together.

When you’ve cut the loaf all the way across the bread rotate the loaf a quarter turn and cut in one-inch increments. The top of the bread will be full of square cubes of bread. 

Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and oregano in a small bowl.

Shred the asiago cheese and add to a bowl with the mozzarella cheese, tossing to combine.

Filling the Sourdough Cheese Bread

Place two long pieces of foil overlapping in the shape of a cross on a baking sheet. Place the cut loaf onto the prepared baking sheet and spoon all of the herb butter mixture into the crevices of the bread. The easiest way to separate the bread is to lift the loaf from the bottom with one hand, letting it fall open a bit.

Next, stuff 3/4 of the of the shredded cheese into the bread crevices. The bread will fan out a bit from all of the cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the bread.

Wrap the foil up around the bread. Be sure to leave a bit of space between the top of the loaf and the foil so that the cheese doesn’t stick to the foil as it bakes. 

Place the bread into the hot oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted. Unwrap the bread from the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to crisp up the top of the bread.

How to Store Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Because the bread is full of cheese it is best to store it in the refrigerator. First, allow the bread to cool completely. Next, wrap the bread in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Breads dry out faster when stored in the fridge so this bread is best eaten within two days. Reheat the bread in an oven at low heat.

FAQs

Can I Prep the Cheesy Garlic Sourdough Bread Ahead of Time?

Yes! That’s one of the reasons this is such a great bread recipe! This bread is best enjoyed served warm out of the oven. Prep the bread with the butter and cheese, wrap it in the foil and store in the refrigerator until its time to bake it. I love to do this when we need to bring an appetizer to share when we go over to friend’s or family’s homes.

​Can I Use Store-Bought Bread?

 I’ll always suggest using a homemade loaf of sourdough bread but this recipe works great with any artisan loaf of sourdough or yeast bread from the grocery store.

​What Types of Cheese to Use in Sourdough Cheese and Garlic Pull Apart Bread?

This is a great recipe because it’s customizable to what you have on hand and what flavors you enjoy. I’d suggest using mozzarella cheese because it melts so well, but you can add different cheese instead of parmesan or asiago. Blue cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, or pepper jack are all great options.

What to Serve with Easy Sourdough Cheese and Garlic Pull Apart Bread?

• Serve as an appetizer. A great option for parties, gatherings or at the family dinner table. Offer with a dipping sauce such as marinara, ranch, or aioli.
• Tear pieces of the cheesy garlic pull apart bread with your favorite soup (like creamy chicken and poblano pepper soup) or salad.
• Serve with dips and spreads like hummus, spinach artichoke dip, or buffalo chicken dip.
• Enjoy at dinner time and serve alongside pasta dishes, steak or roast chicken.

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