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Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

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This Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread is a warm, gooey, and crowd-pleasing appetizer made with sourdough, Monterey Jack cheese, and a buttery green onion topping. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or game nights, it delivers a crisp crust with irresistibly melty cheese in every bite.

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread, unsliced

1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup chopped green onion, green parts only

3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut the bread widthwise into 1-inch slices without cutting all the way through the bottom, leaving about 1/2 inch intact. Turn the bread and repeat in the opposite direction to create a grid pattern.
  3. Tear the Monterey Jack cheese slices into small pieces and tuck them evenly into the cuts throughout the loaf.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, chopped green onions, and poppy seeds. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the bread, brushing some along the sides to distribute flavor.
  5. Wrap the loaf completely in foil and place it on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully unwrap the foil and return the bread to the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crisp.
  7. Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.

Notes

  • Substitute Monterey Jack with mozzarella, cheddar, or an Italian cheese blend for a different flavor.
  • Add minced garlic to the butter mixture for a garlicky variation.
  • Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon or sliced jalapeños between cuts for added flavor.
  • Assemble a few hours ahead, wrap in foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat wrapped in foil at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • This bread can be frozen before baking for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding additional time as needed.

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