Description
This Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread is a shareable appetizer perfect for gatherings. It’s easy to make and bursting with delicious garlic and herb flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of pre-baked bread (like French bread or Italian bread)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the bread: Cut the loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes, cutting about three-quarters of the way through the loaf, so the cubes remain attached at the bottom.
- Make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Spoon the butter mixture: Drizzle or spoon the garlic herb butter evenly over the bread cubes, making sure to get some butter into the cuts.
- Add cheese (optional): If using, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the bread.
- Wrap and bake: Tightly wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is heated through and the butter is melted and flavorful.
- Unwrap and serve: Carefully unwrap the foil. If you added cheese, you can bake for another 2-3 minutes uncovered to let the cheese melt and slightly brown. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives.
- This bread is best served fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 slices
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 calories (without cheese)
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg