Description
This pull apart garlic bread combines soft, cheesy dough balls infused with garlic butter and herbs, baked to a golden perfection. Perfect as a party appetizer or a delicious side dish, this Italian-American favorite is easy to make and irresistibly flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough or homemade dough
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the pizza dough into 16 to 20 small balls, ensuring each one is roughly equal in size for even baking.
- Coat Dough Balls: Dip each dough ball into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then roll it in a mixture of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy exterior.
- Layer in Pan: Arrange the coated dough balls in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping them to create the pull-apart effect. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top of the dough balls.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish loosely with foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil carefully and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
- Swap mozzarella with a blend of Italian cheeses for varied flavor.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Best enjoyed the same day; reheat in the oven to regain freshness.
