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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

A whole brioche loaf sliced and stuffed with roasted garlic honey butter, sharp white cheddar, and parmesan. It bakes until the center is melted and gooey with a buttery, golden-toasted exterior.
Servings: 10 servings
By: Nadia Aidi
A whole baked cheesy garlic pull-apart brioche loaf stuffed with melted cheese and topped with fresh herbs, sitting on a dark surface.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 1 hour 40 minutes
Garlic Cool 15 minutes
Total 2 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • aluminum foil
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Bread knife
  • grater

Ingredients 

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 6 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey, + more for topping
  • 1 lemon, zest only
  • 1 pinch salt, (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup parmesan, divided
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped, + more for topping
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 loaf brioche or Japanese milk bread, not sliced
  • 8 oz extra sharp white cheddar, sliced, adjust for loaf size

Instructions

  • Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the top off the garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast for 1 hour. Cool completely.
    1 head garlic, 1 drizzle olive oil
  • Prepare the Butter: Reduce the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix together the butter, honey, lemon zest, pepper, salt, 1/3 cup parmesan, chives, and rosemary in a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture mix well.
    6 oz unsalted butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1 lemon, 1 pinch salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, ⅓ cup Parmesan, 1/4 cup chives, 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary
  • Assemble the Loaf: Slice 1-inch to 1.5-inch slits into the bread without cutting through the bottom. Spread the garlic butter on both sides of each slice and over the exterior. Place one slice of cheddar into each slit.
    1 loaf brioche or Japanese milk bread, 8 oz extra sharp white cheddar
  • Bake: Grate additional parmesan over the top. Wrap the bottom half of the loaf tightly in foil so it holds its shape and loosely cover the top . Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the top foil and loosen the sides. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes more until golden.
    ⅔ cup Parmesan
  • Finish: Drizzle with honey and top with chives before serving.

Notes

The Wooden Spoon Trick: Place the handles of two wooden spoons flat on the cutting board on either side of the bread. When you slice down, your knife will hit the wood, leaving a sturdy, half-inch bottom crust completely intact to hold the melted butter and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 587mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1075IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 313mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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