Gooey Garlic Butter Pull-Apart Cheese Bread (The Irresistible Party Crack Bread)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 large crusty round artisan sourdough boule or Italian country loaf (un-sliced)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Flaky sea salt for finishing

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out two large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Using a sharp serrated bread knife, cut the bread on a diagonal into 1-inch diamonds, slicing down about 1 inch deep without cutting through the bottom crust.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
4. 4
   Use your fingers or a butter knife to gently open the crevices of the bread. Use a pastry brush or spoon to drizzle half of the garlic butter deep into all the cracks.
5. 5
   Generously stuff the mixed mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into every crevice, packing it down deep between the bread diamonds.
6. 6
   Drizzle remaining garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and flaky sea salt.
7. 7
   Wrap the loaf loosely in the foil and bake for 15 minutes. Open the foil, exposing the top of the bread, and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and the bread crust is golden and crunchy. Serve piping hot!

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)