Description
This Mozzarella and Cheddar Stuffed Cheesy Bread is a delightful combination of gooey cheese and flavorful garlic butter enveloped in a soft, homemade dough. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, this recipe features a tender dough stuffed with a rich blend of mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and herbs, then baked to golden perfection. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Knead the Dough: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment on low speed to knead the flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, and warm water together for 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: While the dough rises, combine the shredded mozzarella, sharp cheddar, grated parmesan, garlic powder, kosher salt, and dried parsley flakes in a bowl. Set this mixture aside for stuffing the bread.
- Shape and Stuff the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles and divide it into two equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 10×8 inch rectangle. Spread ¾ cup of the cheese mixture over the long half of each rectangle. Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese and press the edges firmly to seal the cheese inside. Place the stuffed dough pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut and Add Topping Cheese: Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut eight 1-inch-wide strips on each piece of dough, creating slits down the length. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of cheese mixture evenly over each piece of dough, allowing cheese to fill the slits for extra cheesy goodness.
- Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the cheesy bread for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare and Apply Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted salted butter with the minced garlic and dried parsley flakes. After baking, brush some of this garlic butter generously over the hot cheesy bread to enhance flavor and add a glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy bread warm with the remaining garlic butter and your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy this melty, aromatic treat as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the water used to activate the yeast is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute sharp cheddar with any strong flavored cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Make sure to seal the edges properly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- If you prefer, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top before baking for a spicy kick.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
