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Crispy Pizza Pull-Apart Bread Recipe Easy Gooey Mozzarella Snack

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A quick and easy pull-apart bread stuffed with gooey mozzarella and pepperoni, baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for cozy snacking or sharing with guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 rustic round sourdough or country-style bread loaf (about 8 inches in diameter)
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella balls
  • Pepperoni slices (amount to preference)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or mixed dried herbs
  • Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1–2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Using a sharp bread knife, score the loaf vertically and horizontally about 1 to 1.5 inches apart, cutting almost through but not all the way.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt if needed.
  4. Carefully stuff small pieces of fresh mozzarella and pepperoni slices into each cut without overfilling.
  5. Use a pastry brush to spread the garlic butter generously inside all the cuts and over the surface of the loaf.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the loaf.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the top to help with crisping.
  8. Cover the loaf loosely with aluminum foil to prevent cheese from burning.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the bread is crispy and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh torn basil and red pepper flakes if using, then serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh mozzarella for best melt and stretch. Do not cut all the way through the loaf to keep it intact. Tent with foil initially to prevent cheese from burning. Let bread rest after baking to allow cheese to settle. Variations include swapping pepperoni for vegetables or different cheeses, and using gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives.

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