Stuffed with gooey mozzarella and ALL the garlic, this cheesy pull apart garlic bread is the perfect side dish to share with a crowd.

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Cheesy pull apart garlic bread

Stuffed with gooey mozzarella and ALL the garlic, this cheesy pull apart garlic bread is the perfect side dish to share with a crowd.

4.60 from 5 votes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: garlic bread, garlic bread recipe, how to make garlic bread

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Calories: 187kcal

Servings:

Preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F.
Slice the bread into slices approximately 2cm thick, taking care not to cut all the way through.
Mix together the butter, garlic, cheeses and oregano. Spread the butter mixture into the cuts of the bread.
Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray then wrap the bread well.
Place in the hot oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Tips for making homemade garlic bread

Using a long or oblong-shaped bread is best. This way the bread is easily shareable.
If raw garlic is a bit too pungent for you, pour boiling water over the garlic cloves and allow to sit for a few minutes before crushing. This will blanche the garlic and mellow it out slightly. You can also go completely fancy-pants and roast the garlic until soft and sweet before mashing it into the butter.
Wrap the bread in a single layer of foil but make sure its well sealed. This way you can also cook the bread on your outdoor grill / braai / barbecue.
Play around with cheese and herbs to customize your bread to your own preference.

Making ahead: The garlic bread can be prepped and wrapped in foil up to 4 days ahead of cooking. Keep in the fridge until ready to bake.
Freezing: Assemble the garlic bread then wrap in foil and place in a large freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen until the bread is heated through and the cheese has melted.