Quick Description
This Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Cheese Bread is soft and fluffy on the inside, golden and crisp on top, and drenched in rich garlic butter. Every bite pulls apart into gooey, cheesy perfection, making it the ultimate shareable bread for dipping, snacking, or serving alongside soups and pasta.
Servings & Timing
- Serves: 6–8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: ~35–40 minutes
Ingredients List
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Cheese Filling
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
- Optional: small cubes of cream cheese for extra-gooey centers
Garlic Butter
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm milk and melted butter.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until soft and smooth.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes, until slightly puffed.
2️⃣ Shape the Cheese Balls
Divide dough into small pieces (about golf-ball size).
Flatten each piece, place cheese in the center, and seal tightly into balls.
3️⃣ Arrange
Grease a cast-iron skillet or round baking pan.
Place dough balls snugly together.
4️⃣ Add Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
Brush generously over the dough balls.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Optional Finishing Touch
- Brush with extra garlic butter after baking
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese or chili flakes on top
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic yogurt dip
- Honey butter
Perfect alongside:
- Pasta dishes
- Soups & stews
- As a party appetizer or game-day snack
Additional Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best cheese pull
- Seal dough well to prevent cheese leakage
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the dough
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers up to 3 days
- Reheat: Warm in oven at 325°F until soft and melty
- Make-Ahead: Shape dough balls and refrigerate overnight before baking
Optional Personal Story
“This bread never lasts more than five minutes at my table — the cheese pull alone makes everyone grab seconds.”
Quick Description
This Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Cheese Bread is soft and fluffy on the inside, golden and crisp on top, and drenched in rich garlic butter. Every bite pulls apart into gooey, cheesy perfection, making it the ultimate shareable bread for dipping, snacking, or serving alongside soups and pasta.
Servings & Timing
- Serves: 6–8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: ~35–40 minutes
Ingredients List
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Cheese Filling
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
- Optional: small cubes of cream cheese for extra-gooey centers
Garlic Butter
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm milk and melted butter.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until soft and smooth.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes, until slightly puffed.
2️⃣ Shape the Cheese Balls
Divide dough into small pieces (about golf-ball size).
Flatten each piece, place cheese in the center, and seal tightly into balls.
3️⃣ Arrange
Grease a cast-iron skillet or round baking pan.
Place dough balls snugly together.
4️⃣ Add Garlic Butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
Brush generously over the dough balls.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Optional Finishing Touch
- Brush with extra garlic butter after baking
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese or chili flakes on top
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic yogurt dip
- Honey butter
Perfect alongside:
- Pasta dishes
- Soups & stews
- As a party appetizer or game-day snack
Additional Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best cheese pull
- Seal dough well to prevent cheese leakage
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the dough
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers up to 3 days
- Reheat: Warm in oven at 325°F until soft and melty
- Make-Ahead: Shape dough balls and refrigerate overnight before baking
Optional Personal Story
“This bread never lasts more than five minutes at my table — the cheese pull alone makes everyone grab seconds.”
