Description

This Cheesy Garlic Bacon Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful appetizer perfect for cozy gatherings. It’s loaded with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and aromatic garlic, making it a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

Scale

1 round loaf of sourdough bread

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Slice the sourdough bread into a grid pattern, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

4. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Carefully drizzle the garlic butter mixture into the cuts of the bread.

6. Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese into the slices of the bread.

7. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.

8. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.

9. Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

10. Serve warm and enjoy pulling apart the cheesy goodness!

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Notes

For an extra kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.

You can substitute the bacon with cooked sausage or omit it for a vegetarian option.

This bread is best served fresh from the oven for maximum cheese pull!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: bread, cheese, bacon, appetizer