Warm loaf with garlic, herbs, and melty cheese. Perfect shareable comfort food with a soft interior and crisp edges.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1.1 lbs)
→ Garlic Herb Butter
02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese
09 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Using a sharp bread knife, cut the sourdough loaf in a criss-cross pattern, making deep cuts while leaving the base intact.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, basil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
04 - Carefully open the bread cuts and spread the garlic herb butter evenly throughout the loaf.
05 - Insert shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated parmesan into the loaf’s cuts, distributing the cheese evenly.
06 - Place prepared loaf onto the baking tray. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden, and bread edges are crisp.
08 - Serve hot and allow guests to pull apart pieces for sharing.
