Appetizer
Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread with Za'atar
Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread with Za'atar is an irresistible Middle Eastern twist on a classic appetizer, featuring gooey cheese and savory za'atar. Picture this: warm sourdough, buttery and garlic-infused, with melted provolone or mozzarella oozing from every nook. The aromatic za'atar adds a citrusy, herbal kick that makes each bite unforgettable.
Appetizer
Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread with Za'atar
Garlic Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread with Za'atar is an irresistible Middle Eastern twist on a classic appetizer, featuring gooey cheese and savory za'atar. Picture this: warm sourdough, buttery and garlic-infused, with melted provolone or mozzarella oozing from every nook. The aromatic za'atar adds a citrusy, herbal kick that makes each bite unforgettable.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon za'atar
Bread
- 1 sourdough loaf
- Provolone or mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together melted butter, salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, and za'atar.
- 3
Cut crisscross lines into the sourdough loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- 4
Brush the garlic butter mixture all over the loaf, ensuring to get some in the crevices.
- 5
Tuck slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese in between each crevice.
- 6
Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 7
Uncover the loaf and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Be sure to get the garlic butter into all the crevices for maximum flavor.
- ◈You can use either provolone or mozzarella cheese, depending on your preference.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together melted butter, salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, and za'atar.
- 3
Cut crisscross lines into the sourdough loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- 4
Brush the garlic butter mixture all over the loaf, ensuring to get some in the crevices.
- 5
Tuck slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese in between each crevice.
- 6
Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 7
Uncover the loaf and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Be sure to get the garlic butter into all the crevices for maximum flavor.
- ◈You can use either provolone or mozzarella cheese, depending on your preference.