11 Pull-Apart Bread Recipes
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Pesto Mozzarella Pull-Apart Bread combines the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with the fun, shareable format of pull-apart bread. Originating from Italian-American kitchens, this dish is often served at gatherings and parties, where guests can easily pull off pieces of cheesy, herb-infused bread. The modern twist of using pesto adds a vibrant flavor, making it a favorite for both casual meals and festive occasions.
Ingredients
- ●bread dough
- ●pesto
- ●mozzarella cheese
- ●olive oil
- ●garlic
- ●parmesan cheese
- ●black pepper
- ●salt
- ●fresh basil
- ●butter
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with butter or oil.
- 3Roll out the bread dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- 4Spread pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 5Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto layer.
- 6Fold the dough in half and cut it into strips about 1 inch wide.
- 7Stack the strips on top of each other and cut them into squares.
- 8Arrange the squares vertically in the prepared baking dish.
- 9In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 10Brush the garlic butter mixture over the stacked dough squares.
- 11Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of the dough.
- 12Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 20-30 minutes.
- 13Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- 14Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- 15Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Ingredient Alternatives
mozzarella cheese
Healthier: part-skim mozzarella
Cheaper: provolone cheese
Provolone is often less expensive while still providing a similar melt.
pesto
Healthier: homemade pesto
Cheaper: spinach + olive oil
Spinach provides a similar color and flavor profile at a lower cost.
parmesan cheese
Healthier: nutritional yeast
Cheaper: grated romano cheese
Romano is a cost-effective substitute with a similar flavor.
olive oil
Healthier: avocado oil
Cheaper: canola oil
Canola oil is a more affordable option for cooking.
Techniques
mixingrollingbaking
Equipment
baking dishrolling pinmixing bowlbrush
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowmilkwheat
Also Known As
Pesto BreadCheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Ingredients
- ●1 loaf of bread (preferably pull-apart or a round loaf)
- ●1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- ●1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- ●1/2 cup ranch dressing
- ●1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ●1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- ●2 tbsp butter, melted
- ●1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ●1/2 tsp onion powder
- ●1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
- 3Take the loaf of bread and make cuts in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- 4Stuff the chicken mixture into the cuts of the bread, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- 5Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- 6Top the bread with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- 7Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- 8Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 10Pull apart the pieces of bread and enjoy!
Equipment
mixing bowlaluminum foilbaking sheetknife
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium
Ingredients
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- ●1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
- ●1/4 cup milk
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●1/4 cup sugar
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 large egg
- ●1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ●1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- ●1/4 cup diced pickles
- ●1/4 cup ketchup
- ●1/4 cup mustard
- ●1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, milk, and egg to the flour mixture.
- 3Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 6Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 7In a bowl, mix the cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- 8Take each dough ball and flatten it slightly, then place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center. Pinch the dough around the filling to seal it and form a ball.
- 9Place the filled dough balls in a greased baking dish, leaving some space between them. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- 10Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Equipment
mixing bowlbaking dishmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsrolling pin
Ingredients
- ●1 loaf of crusty bread (like Italian or French)
- ●1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ●1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- ●1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●2 cloves garlic, minced
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Place the loaf of bread on a baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, make cuts in the bread in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- 4Drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously into the cuts of the bread.
- 5Stuff the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese, and Parmesan into the cuts of the bread, ensuring an even distribution of cheese.
- 6Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the bread.
- 7Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- 8Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
baking sheetaluminum foilsmall bowlserrated knife
Ingredients
- ●1 loaf of bread (preferably sourdough or Italian)
- ●2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●1 tsp garlic powder
- ●1 tsp dried parsley
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Slice the loaf of bread into 1-inch thick slices, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom, so the loaf stays intact.
- 4Brush the butter mixture generously between the slices of bread.
- 5Stuff the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese between the slices of bread, ensuring even distribution.
- 6Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil, sealing it tightly.
- 7Place the wrapped loaf on the grill or in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
- 8Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the top.
- 9Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Pull apart the slices and enjoy!
Equipment
grillaluminum foilbaking sheetsmall bowlbrush
Ingredients
- ●1 lb pizza dough
- ●8 oz ham, sliced
- ●8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- ●1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ●1 egg, beaten
- ●1 tsp garlic powder
- ●1 tsp onion powder
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- 3Cut the dough into triangles, about 4 inches wide at the base.
- 4Place a slice of ham and a handful of cheddar cheese on each triangle.
- 5Fold the triangle over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- 6Arrange the filled triangles on a baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting with the larger base and tapering to the top.
- 7Brush the tree with the beaten egg and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 8Drizzle melted butter over the top of the tree.
- 9Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley before serving.
Equipment
baking sheetrolling pinmixing bowlpastry brush
Ingredients
- ●1 lb ground beef
- ●1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- ●1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●1/4 cup chopped parsley
- ●1 egg
- ●2 cloves garlic, minced
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ●2 cups marinara sauce
- ●1 package (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ●1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- 3Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- 6Place the cooked meatballs on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
- 7Open the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. Arrange the biscuit pieces around the meatballs in the dish.
- 8Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the biscuit pieces and meatballs.
- 9Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the entire dish.
- 10Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- 11Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Pull apart and enjoy!
Equipment
large bowlskilletbaking dishoven
Ingredients
- ●1 loaf of Italian bread
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●4 cloves garlic, minced
- ●1 tsp dried oregano
- ●1 tsp dried basil
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Slice the Italian bread into sections, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom, so the loaf stays intact.
- 4Brush the garlic butter mixture generously between the slices of bread.
- 5Stuff the shredded mozzarella cheese into the cuts of the bread, ensuring even distribution.
- 6Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the loaf.
- 7Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- 8Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is warm.
- 9Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the top.
- 10Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Equipment
ovenbaking sheetaluminum foilsmall bowlbrush
Ingredients
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1/4 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 tsp baking powder
- ●1/2 tsp baking soda
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●1/2 cup milk
- ●1 large egg
- ●1 cup mini marshmallows
- ●1 cup chocolate chips
- ●1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and egg until well combined.
- 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5Fold in the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs gently.
- 6Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9Slice the bread and serve warm for the best gooey experience.
Equipment
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