Roasted Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Sourdough Recipe
This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Sourdough is a savory, indulgent appetizer perfect for sharing. Soft sourdough bread is sliced but not separated, then filled with a rich blend of roasted garlic butter, fresh parsley, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Baked or grilled until golden and bubbly, this cheesy pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic Butter
- 3 sticks salted butter (softened)
- 20 cloves garlic (for roasting/confit)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for confit garlic
Other Ingredients
- 2 loaves sourdough bread
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Add 20 garlic cloves to a small pan and cover with oil. Cook over low heat until the garlic cloves are golden brown and soft. Remove the garlic and let it cool completely before use.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a food processor, blend the cooled roasted garlic with softened butter, chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer the garlic butter into a zip-top bag for easy piping.
- Slice Bread: Take each sourdough loaf and slice it every 1/2 inch deep, cutting almost through but leaving about 1/2 inch uncut at the base to keep the loaf intact and pull-apart friendly.
- Fill Bread: Insert approximately 1 teaspoon of freshly grated mozzarella cheese between each slice. Then pipe the roasted garlic butter generously into every cut to infuse rich flavors throughout the bread.
- Top Bread: Brush more garlic butter over the outside top of the loaves and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface for a cheesy crust once cooked.
- Cook: Place the prepared loaves on a grill using indirect heat or in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread turns a beautiful golden brown. Serve immediately while warm and gooey for the best experience.
Notes
- Using softened butter helps blend the roasted garlic evenly for maximum flavor.
- Be careful not to slice all the way through the bread to maintain the pull-apart structure.
- Indirect grilling adds a nice smoky flavor but baking in the oven is convenient and yields excellent results.
- Freshly grated mozzarella melts better and provides a creamier texture than pre-shredded cheese.
- Serve the pull-apart bread warm for the best taste and texture.