Crispy Cheese Pull Mozzarella Stuffed Garlic Bread
A quick and easy snack featuring a crispy garlic bread crust stuffed with gooey melted mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- French or Italian baguette (about 12 inches long; day-old works great for better texture)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced (8 oz / 225 g; fresh mozzarella gives the best melt)
- Unsalted butter, melted (4 tbsp / 60 ml)
- Garlic cloves, minced (3 large cloves)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (2 tbsp)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, 2 tbsp)
- Salt (a pinch)
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through, leaving about 1/4 inch at the bottom. Then make 1-inch cuts across the bread to create pockets.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff shredded mozzarella cheese between each slice of the bread without overfilling.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously all over the outside and inside of the bread.
- Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Let the bread rest for 5 minutes before slicing fully and serving.
Notes
Pat fresh mozzarella dry with a paper towel before stuffing to avoid soggy bread. Tent bread with foil halfway through baking if oven runs hot to prevent burning. Line baking sheet for easier cleanup. Let bread rest 5-10 minutes after baking for best cheese texture. Can add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for spice, or swap herbs for basil or oregano.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the l
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
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