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Up the ante on your traditional garlic bread with this cheesy pull-apart garlic bread recipe! Warm and hearty, this appetizer is delicious and easy to whip up in a pinch! Each bite contains a mouthwatering medley of butter, garlic, and cheese that pairs excellently with a creamy tomato basil dipping sauce. No matter the gathering, this side-dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! If bread and cheese is a food combo that makes you melt, try this cheesy pull-apart garlic bread recipe.
Ingredients
Cheesy Garlic Bread With Roasted Garlic
- 1 loaf French bread
- ½ cup softened salted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Tomato Basil Dipping Sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 finely chopped small onion
- 2 large chopped or grated garlic cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups passata or tomato purée
- 1 can (28 oz.) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 handful torn basil leaves
Tools
Directions
Cheesy Garlic Bread With Roasted Garlic
Roast The Garlic
- Peel off the thin outer layer of the head of garlic.
- Use a sharp knife to slice off a quarter-inch to a half-inch of the tops of the garlic cloves, exposing the inside of each clove.
- Place the garlic head on a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the garlic cloves, then thoroughly spread it around using your fingers.
- Fold the foil over the garlic, making sure it’s fully enclosed.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, until the garlic is soft and lightly browned.
Butter Spread
- Combine softened butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, roasted garlic, and half of each of the shredded cheeses.
Prepare Bread
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the French bread loaf lengthwise, place it on a baking sheet, and then make crosswise incisions into the bread.
- Evenly spread the butter and cheese on each side of the garlic bread. Top with any excess Colby or mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the butter is melted and bubbly.
Tomato Basil Dipping Sauce
- Heat a saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil.
- Add butter, onions, garlic, and salt.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the ingredients are soft but not browned, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add tomato purée followed by tomatoes.
- Break up the tomatoes, then stir in basil and let simmer at a low boil for about 20-30 minutes.
- For a smooth dipping sauce, use an immersion blender to purée.
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