Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Refrigerated canned biscuits are one of the easiest shortcuts to keep on hand for quick homemade-style baking. The dough is ready as soon as the can is opened, which makes it useful for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, and last-minute side dishes. Instead of mixing, kneading, or waiting for dough to rise, you can turn a simple can of biscuits into breakfast sandwiches, casserole toppings, monkey bread, pot pie crusts, and warm pull-apart breads.

This cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is a flavorful biscuit loaf made with layers of garlic butter, parsley, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. It bakes in a loaf pan, so the pieces stand together while the cheese melts between the biscuit layers. The result is a golden, buttery, savory bread that is soft inside, lightly crisp around the edges, and easy to pull apart at the table.

Serve this easy cheesy garlic bread with lasagna, Bolognese, beans, chili, stew, soup, or any pasta dinner that could use a warm bread side. It is also a fun appetizer when served with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping. Because the recipe starts with canned biscuits, it is simple enough for everyday meals but still satisfying enough to share with guests.

Mozzarella and cheddar make a delicious combination, with mozzarella adding stretch and cheddar bringing a sharper flavor. You can also use other good melting cheeses you already have, such as Fontina, Monterey Jack, cheddar, a pizza cheese blend, or pepper Jack for a little heat. For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to the butter mixture, or stir in a small amount of chili crisp for more garlic flavor, crunch, and warmth.

Ingredient Notes

• Canned biscuits: Large refrigerated biscuits, such as Grands-style biscuits, work best because they are easy to split, brush with butter, fill with cheese, and stack.
• Butter and garlic: These form the base of the savory drizzle. Briefly heating the garlic in butter helps release its aroma before it goes into the loaf.
• Crushed red pepper: This is optional. Use a small amount for mild heat, add more if you like spice, or leave it out for a gentler flavor.
• Parsley: Fresh parsley adds color and a light herbal note that balances the richness of the butter and cheese.
• Mozzarella and cheddar: Mozzarella gives the bread a melty pull, while cheddar adds a deeper cheese flavor. Other melting cheeses may be used if preferred.

Steps to Make Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

1. Prepare the loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, line it with parchment paper, and heat the oven.
2. Melt the butter with garlic and optional crushed red pepper, then stir in the parsley.
3. Split each biscuit horizontally so you have thinner biscuit rounds to layer.
4. Brush the biscuit pieces with garlic butter and add cheese between the layers.
5. Stack the filled biscuit pieces and place the stack sideways in the loaf pan.
6. Brush any remaining garlic butter over the top of the loaf.
7. Bake until the bread is golden brown and fully cooked in the center.
8. Let the loaf cool briefly, then serve it warm while the cheese is soft and melted.

Recipe Variations

• Add herbs. Stir dried Italian seasoning, oregano, or another favorite savory herb into the garlic butter.
• Make it spicy. Add extra crushed red pepper flakes, a pinch of cayenne, or use pepper Jack cheese.
• Try different cheeses. Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Gruyère, Fontina, or a pizza cheese blend can all work well.
• Use roasted garlic. Roasted garlic gives the butter mixture a sweeter, milder garlic flavor.
• Make it ranch-style. Add a teaspoon of dry ranch seasoning to the melted butter mixture.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve this cheesy garlic pull-apart bread with pasta dishes such as lasagna, baked ziti, spaghetti, or a hearty meat sauce.
• Pair it with comforting soups, including tomato basil soup, creamy chicken soup, or vegetable soup.
• Add a small bowl of warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
• Balance the richness with a crisp green salad or a simple vegetable side.

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread

Diana Rattray

This easy cheesy garlic pull-apart bread uses a can of refrigerated biscuits, melted garlic butter, fresh parsley, and two kinds of cheese. It is a warm, savory side dish that goes especially well with pasta, soups, chili, and stews.

Servings
10 servings

Calories
265

Prep Time
12 mins

Cook Time
35 to 45 mins

Ingredients

• Butter or cooking spray for the pan
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 tbsp minced parsley
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (16.3-ounce) can Grands biscuits, or similar large refrigerated biscuits

Recommended Equipment

• Loaf pan
• Parchment paper

Instructions

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides so the baked loaf is easier to lift out.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley.
• Combine the shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar in a bowl so the cheeses are evenly mixed before layering.
• Slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Brush the cut side of a biscuit piece with the garlic butter mixture, then top it with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Continue stacking the biscuit pieces as you go, placing each plain side against the buttered and cheesed layer below. End with the final piece buttered-side down so both ends of the loaf are plain. Place the stacked biscuits sideways in the prepared loaf pan, arranging them in sections if needed. Brush any remaining garlic butter over the top.
  
• Bake the pull-apart loaf for 35 to 45 minutes. Check it after 25 to 30 minutes, and cover it loosely with foil if the top is browning too quickly. The bread is done when the center reaches 190°F on an instant-read thermometer.
• Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Lift it out using the parchment overhang and serve warm.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 505mg

Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is an estimate based on the listed ingredients. Values can vary depending on brands, measurements, serving size, and ingredient substitutions.

Keyword
canned biscuits, garlic bread, pull apart bread, cheesy biscuit loaf