Vampire Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with Marinara
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf of crusty bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Place the loaf on the baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to score the bread in a grid pattern, cutting down almost to the bottom but not through.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture into the cuts, working it between the sections as evenly as possible.
- Wrap the loaf loosely in foil and bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake 5 more minutes until the top is lightly golden.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Serve it in a bowl alongside the bread for dipping.
Notes
Reheat leftovers in a 350 degree F oven for 8 minutes to restore the crisp crust. Fresh garlic gives the strongest flavor, so skip jarred minced garlic. If the loaf is very large, cut a few extra scores to help the butter reach the center.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Serrated knife
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Serrated knife