Pull-Apart Herb and Garlic Cheese Bread

Get ready to impress your guests with this festive appetizer that’s not only delicious but also unbelievably easy to make.

Pull-Apart Herb and Garlic Cheese Bread

Get ready to impress your guests with this festive appetizer that’s not only delicious but also unbelievably easy to make.

Servings
8-10
Prep Time
20 MIN
Cook Time
25 MIN
Ingredients
1 lb. refrigerated pizza dough
1½ cups Borden® Whole Milk Mozzarella Shreds
Cheese Substitutions:
Borden® 2% Milk Mozzarella Shreds
Borden® Mozzarella String Cheese (inside dough only)
3 tbsp. chopped fresh herbs (Italian parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano would all be tasty) or 3 tsp. of dried herbs when fresh aren’t available
1 garlic clove, finely minced (or substitute with ½ tsp. of garlic powder)
1 tbsp. butter
¼ cup Borden® Finely Shredded Aged Parmesan Shreds (optional)
1 egg beaten with a splash of water
Marinara sauce for serving
Steps
1
PREHEAT oven to 435 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
2
PORTION dough into 30-half oz. pieces of dough
3
STUFF each dough ball with a heaping teaspoon of mozzarella cheese and wrap the dough around the cheese. Place each ball onto the baking sheet with the seam side down.
4
ARRANGE the dough balls into the shape of a tree for the holidays (or whatever shape you prefer).
5
BRUSH with egg wash.
6
BAKE for 20-25 mins, rotating halfway through cooking time until the dough balls are golden brown. Sprinkle with Borden® Finely Grated Parmesan Shreds for extra cheesy goodness the last 5 minutes of baking if desired. While the bread is baking, prepare the garlic and herb butter by chopping the garlic and adding to the melted butter with the chopped (or dried) herbs. Remove from the oven and brush with melted garlic butter.
7
SERVE with warmed marinara and garnish with more fresh basil.
Note:
Make this delicious bread in any shape for any holiday or any celebration. Try a wreath, a summer flower, or even a pumpkin!