Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Golden, tender bread cubes baked with melted cheeses and herbs for effortless sharing and joyful family meals. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian bread, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 12 ounces) Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 1 loaf Italian bread cubes with 3 tablespoons melted butter until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread the bread cubes in the greased baking dish.
- Step 4: Sprinkle over the bread 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
- Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
