Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread
Crusty sourdough bread stuffed with a savory blend of softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and three melted cheeses. Cut diagonally into one-inch diamonds, wrapped in foil, then baked until the cheese melts through every crevice. Finished with fresh parsley for a warm, gooey appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty sourdough or artisan bread, whole
- 8 Tbsp butter, softened
- ⅓ cup Duke's Mayonnaisestandard mayonnaise1:1standard
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Combine softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped green onions, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl.
- 3
Toss the three grated cheeses together in a separate bowl.
- 4
Using a serrated bread knife, cut the bread diagonally into one-inch diamonds without slicing all the way through.
- 5
Spread the butter mixture into each crack with a small spatula and stuff with the cheese blend.
- 6
Wrap the loaf in foil, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes until cheese mostly melts.
- 7
Carefully remove foil and continue baking for 8-10 minutes.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tips
Use a serrated knife for clean diagonal cuts without crushing the bread.
Keep foil on during initial bake to trap steam and melt cheese evenly.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat gently wrapped in foil.
Assemble the loaf (butter mixture and cheese stuffed) up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap and refrigerate. Bake from cold, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time.
Serve warm immediately after removing from oven while cheese is at peak melt. Pairs well with soups or as an appetizer.
Common Mistakes
Do not slice all the way through the bread to avoid pieces separating during baking.
Do not skip wrapping in foil initially to prevent the outside from browning too quickly before cheese melts.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
slightly different tang
adjust ratio to preference