Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
A quick and easy 5-minute snack combining the flavors of pizza and garlic bread in a shareable, cheesy dip perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 17-20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf pull-apart bread or pre-sliced round bread (sourdough boule or round Italian loaf)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 cups (about 200g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices (or to taste)
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- Handful fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Slice the pull-apart bread into individual pieces if not pre-sliced. For boule, cut into 1- to 1.5-inch chunks.
- Spread the garlic butter generously over each bread piece, ensuring coverage in all nooks and crannies.
- Arrange the buttered bread pieces close together on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish, allowing some space for heat circulation.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread pieces, then scatter pepperoni slices on top.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes over everything.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and bread edges are crisp.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve immediately while warm for best pull-apart and melty cheese experience.
Notes
Use softened butter for easy spreading. Fresh garlic is preferred over powdered. Avoid overcrowding bread pieces to ensure crispiness. Watch bake time closely to prevent burning. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully. Warm dense bread slightly before buttering for better absorption. Vegan and low-carb adaptations are possible with ingredient swaps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the prepared
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 12
Keywords: pull-apart bread, garlic bread, pizza dip, cheesy dip, quick snack, game night snack, easy appetizer