Golden sourdough loaf filled with melted cheeses, herbs, and garlic for a flavorful pull-apart treat.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (approx. 1.1 lbs)
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herb and Garlic Butter
05 - 3.5 oz unsalted butter, melted
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to make deep cuts in a crosshatch pattern, spacing cuts about ¾ inch apart. Take care not to cut through the base.
03 - Combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, blending thoroughly.
04 - Gently separate the bread sections and drizzle the herb and garlic butter evenly into all crevices.
05 - Fill the cuts generously with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, ensuring an even distribution throughout the loaf.
06 - Place the stuffed loaf on the prepared baking sheet, loosely cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and the top is golden and crisp.
08 - Present warm, encouraging guests to pull apart individual sections for serving.
