Easy Pull Apart Cheesy Bread Recipe

Artisan bread makes the perfect vehicle for this amazing blend of cheeses. Not to mention the garlic and Italian seasoning that give this delicious appetizer a punch of flavor. Your house will smell amazing while you’re making this five cheese cheesy bread recipe.

Do you ever just look at a picture and swear you can smell it? That’s how I feel right now as I am thinking about this picture of my Pull Apart Cheesy Bread. I can just smell the delicious scent of garlic and cheese wafting through my kitchen. If I close my eyes, it almost feels like I’m in Italy, and I have forgotten all of the things I need to do…almost!

This savory treat is the perfect centerpiece to any family gathering, and it goes so well with just about any meal, especially your favorite Italian-inspired ones! You can also try doing your bread with my Longhorn bread recipe. With a little bit of modification according to how you would love it, you can make some adjustments. However, the recipe itself is perfect already.

With just 10 minutes of prep time, you will have this on your table in no time. Plus, I forgot to mention its secret superpower! When your family smells it, they will come running from all corners of the house.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 loaf artisan bread
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 3 tbsp parsley
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Slice the top of the bread both horizontally and vertically without going all the way through
3. Stuff the mozzarella cheese cubes in between the slices of bread
4. Transfer the mozzarella-stuffed loaf to a baking sheet lined with foil
5. Combine shredded cheeses in a medium mixing bowl
6. Mix in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley
7. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the bread, gently pushing some down in between the slices
8. Pour the melted butter over the entire loaf
9. Wrap the loaf loosely in foil
10. Bake for 20 minutes
11. Unwrap the foil from the bread and bake another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted completely

How to make Pull Apart Cheesy Bread

Every time I bring this cheesy bread to any event, people ask me for the recipe, and they are so shocked when I tell them how easy it is to make. The hardest part about making it is having to wait a full 20 minutes until you get to eat it!

First, you slice the bread so it has convenient little pockets for cheesy goodness. (Don’t stress too much about these being perfectly even though! I promise it will still taste the same if one section is a quarter inch off.) Then prepare your cheeses. This is so simple to do and is a great assignment for any little kitchen helpers.

Once you have everything prepped, all you have to do is stuff the cheese into the bread. My kids really love helping with this part! And if bread and cheese weren’t enough to make this amazing, we throw some butter on top! Sounds delicious, right?

Can you make Pull Apart Cheesy Bread ahead of time?

Yes! This is what makes it such an amazing recipe to take to gatherings. You can slice the bread and stuff it with the cheese. Then, wrap it up in foil and store in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, just pour the melted butter on top, and bake for 20 minutes.

What can I pair Cheesy Bread?

Just about anything! My family loves to eat it with spaghetti and lasagna. It also goes really well with soup. There isn’t much that is more comforting than cheese covered bread dipped in hearty soup on a cold day.

You could even turn this into an appetizer for game day by serving it with marinara sauce to dip it in!

Where do I find artisan bread?

I always find it in the bakery section of our grocery store. Sometimes there are a few different flavor options. Just pick the one that sounds best to you!

If you’re having trouble finding artisan bread, you could even try this recipe out with a loaf of sourdough bread!

I don’t have all of these cheeses. Can I just use more of one of the other cheeses?

The short answer to this is – Definitely! Although you can absolutely make substitutions, I strongly suggest considering what cheese to use more of. Take gruyere for instance. It’s delicious, but it can be very strong. If you use more of it, it is very likely to overpower the flavors of the other cheeses, but that might be fine if your family really loves gruyere! It all depends on what you and your family like most.

Oh no! I’m out of butter! What do I do?

Don’t worry! Hope is not lost! You can easily substitute olive oil. Just drizzle it over the top the same as would with the butter.

Here are more cheesy sides you may enjoy:

• Easy Cheesy Baked Zucchini Tots
• The Best Hash Brown Cheesy Potatoes Casserole
• Easy Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
• Easy Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip
• Easy and Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
• Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice
• Easy and Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe
• Easy Baked White Macaroni and Cheese