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35 mins

Cuisine

Western

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the garlic butter mixture

    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, salt, chopped fresh parsley, and crushed garlic. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

  2. Slice the bread

    Place the bread loaf on a cutting surface. Using a serrated knife, make parallel slices across the bread, ensuring not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Then, rotate the bread and make perpendicular slices, creating a crosshatch pattern, again without cutting through the base. This will form pockets for the filling.

  3. Fill with garlic butter

    Carefully spoon the garlic butter mixture into each crosshatch and crevice of the sliced bread. Ensure an even distribution. Reserve a small amount of the mixture for brushing the top later.

  4. Stuff with cheese

    Generously stuff each crosshatch of the bread with grated cheese. Make sure the cheese is nestled deep into the slices.

  5. Brush and bake

    Brush the top of the cheese-stuffed bread with the reserved garlic butter mixture. Place the bread into a preheated oven at 180°C (approximately 355°F) (350°F (approximately 175°C)) and bake for about , or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.

Before You Cook

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add crispy bacon bits orCustomise

    Add crispy bacon bits or cooked ham for a meaty twist.

  • Experiment with different cheeses like Parmesan

    Gruyere, or a blend.

  • Include other herbs like oregano

    Include other herbs like oregano or thyme in the butter mixture.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipUse a Rustic Loaf Like

    Use a rustic loaf like sourdough or artisan bread for best results.

  • TipEnsure Not to Cut All

    Ensure not to cut all the way through the bread when slicing to keep it intact.

  • TipServe Immediately While the Cheese

    Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and gooey.

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