Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Bread with Garlic Butter

Here’s a heavenly recipe for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Bread with Garlic Butter — perfect as a side dish, snack, or party favorite!

Ingredients

For the Bread Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt to taste

For the Cheesy Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
• Add warm water and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Garlic Butter:

• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.

3. Assemble the Cheesy Bread:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
• Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/2-inch thick).
• Spread half of the garlic butter mixture evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese over one half of the dough.
• Fold the dough over the cheese layer, pressing the edges to seal.

4. Bake the Bread:

• Transfer the dough to your prepared pan.
• Brush the remaining garlic butter on top.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

5. Serve:

• Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for that irresistible cheesy pull!

Pro Tip:

For an extra flavor kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of marinara sauce for dipping.

Enjoy your Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Bread with Garlic Butter — cheesy, garlicky perfection in every bite!