Cheesy Pull-Apart Holiday Bread: The Ultimate Showstopper!
A deliciously cheesy and pull-apart bread that is perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls.
- Mix mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Stuff each dough ball with the cheese mixture and place them in a greased bundt pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your cheesy pull-apart bread!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like oregano or thyme to the cheese mixture.
- This bread can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best cheesy pull-apart experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg