Here’s an easy, ultra-gooey Cheesy Bread with Melted Cheese—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and loaded with stretchy cheese. Perfect as a snack, side, or party appetizer.
🧀 Cheesy Bread (Pull-Apart Style)
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or mozzarella + cheddar blend)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- Prepare Bread
- Slice bread crosswise and lengthwise into a grid, without cutting all the way through.
- Season
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush generously between bread cuts and over the top.
- Add Cheese
- Stuff mozzarella into the cuts.
- Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake
- Wrap loosely in foil.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Garnish with parsley or chili flakes.
- Serve hot and pull apart.
Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add provolone or Monterey Jack
- Garlic bread style: Add garlic powder + parsley butter
- Pepperoni cheesy bread: Tuck pepperoni slices into the cuts
- Cheesy breadsticks: Use pizza dough instead of loaf bread
- Air fryer: 350°F for 8–10 minutes (check early)
Dipping Ideas
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic butter
- Alfredo sauce
If you want, I can give you a pizza-style cheesy bread, a cheesy garlic bread loaf, or a quick skillet version with no oven needed 🧀🍞
