Description
A quick, fun, and kid-approved cheesy pizza pull-apart bread perfect for after-school snacks, game nights, or casual dinners. This recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in under 15 minutes prep time.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized loaf of Italian or French bread
- 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce
- 1 cup (about 30 slices) pepperoni slices (optional)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil and oregano)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Optional add-ins: diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, cooked sausage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lay the loaf on a baking sheet. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the bread into a grid pattern about 1 to 1.5 inches apart vertically and horizontally, but do not cut all the way through the bottom crust.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Gently pull apart each bread square and stuff with pizza sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperoni slices. Add optional fillings if desired.
- Drizzle or brush the garlic butter mixture over the top and inside the cuts of the bread.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is golden and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Do not cut all the way through the bread to keep loaf intact.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.’, ‘Brush butter generously for a golden, crispy crust.’, ‘Customize fillings with veggies, meats, or different cheeses.’, ‘Make ahead by prepping and refrigerating before baking.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes for best texture.’, ‘Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent sogginess.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the loaf
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: cheesy pizza bread, pull-apart bread, after-school snack, kid-friendly, quick recipe, pizza pull-apart, easy snack