Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Sourdough Pull-Apart Christmas Bread featuring Garlic Butter and Mozzarella. This delightful bread is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a golden crust and soft, cheesy interior. Each pull-apart piece is generously coated in fragrant garlic butter, making it an irresistible treat that will keep family and friends coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat with minced garlic until fragrant.
- Slice the sourdough bread into vertical strips without cutting all the way through.
- Generously baste each slice with garlic butter mixture.
- Stuff each slice with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and add Parmesan if desired.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and melty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using aged cheddar instead of mozzarella. To store leftovers, place in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes.