Description
A delicious and fun appetizer perfect for game day, this Football Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is loaded with gooey cheese and flavorful garlic, shaped like a football for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably round or oval)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the loaf of bread into a football shape and make deep cuts in a crisscross pattern without cutting all the way through.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the bread, making sure to get it into the cuts.
- Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the cuts of the bread.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like cooked bacon or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Football Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread, Game Day Appetizer, Cheesy Bread, Garlic Bread