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Cheesy Pull Apart Christmas Bread

A festive pull-apart bread loaded with melted mozzarella and cheddar, garlic, and herbs — perfect as a holiday appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 round or oval loaf of bread
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the loaf into 1–2 inch cubes, without slicing all the way through the bottom.
  3. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle garlic butter between bread cuts and stuff with shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
  5. Cover loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  6. Serve warm, pull apart, and enjoy.

Notes

Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight for convenience. Optional toppings: rosemary, thyme, or bacon bits.