{"id":17763,"date":"2026-09-24T03:25:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T03:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=17763"},"modified":"2026-09-24T03:25:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T03:25:38","slug":"cheesy-ham-garlic-pull-apart-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/09\/24\/cheesy-ham-garlic-pull-apart-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ham &amp; Garlic Pull-Apart Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This irresistible pull-apart bread is packed with gooey mozzarella, savory ham, garlic butter, and plenty of golden melted cheese. Each piece is soft and flavorful inside, while the top becomes beautifully crisp and golden in the oven. It is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, game-day treat, or comforting side dish. The method follows the classic pull-apart technique of cutting the bread without slicing all the way through, then filling the openings with garlic butter and cheese. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/cheesy-pull-apart-garlic-bread-12821425?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Food Network<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 large round crusty bread loaf or boule<br>1 \u00bd cups shredded mozzarella cheese<br>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br>6\u20138 ounces cooked ham, finely diced<br>6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br>3 cloves garlic, minced<br>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped<br>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<br>\u00bd teaspoon salt<br>\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<br>2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<br>Optional: extra parsley for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the bread on a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully cut the loaf into slices about 1 inch apart, stopping before reaching the bottom so the loaf remains connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn the loaf and make another set of cuts in the opposite direction to create a diamond-shaped pull-apart pattern. Be careful not to cut completely through the bread. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sidechef.com\/recipes\/1632\/Cheesy_Garlic_Pull_Apart_Bread?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">SideChef<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently open the cuts in the bread and brush the garlic butter deep into the spaces. Try to get the butter throughout the loaf rather than only on the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix the mozzarella and cheddar together. Push the cheese into the openings of the bread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the diced ham between the bread sections, distributing it evenly throughout the loaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle any remaining cheese over the top and drizzle with the remaining garlic butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for about 20\u201325 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the center is hot. Covering the bread first helps the cheese melt without making the exterior too dark. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/cheesy-pull-apart-garlic-bread-12821425?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Food Network<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully remove the foil and return the bread to the oven for another 8\u201310 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown and crisp. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/cheesy-pull-apart-garlic-bread-12821425?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Food Network<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Let it rest for 3\u20135 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve warm while the cheese is still gooey. Simply pull apart individual sections with your hands. It pairs especially well with marinara sauce, tomato soup, pasta, or a fresh green salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use low-moisture mozzarella for a better cheese pull and less excess moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not cut completely through the loaf. Keeping the bottom intact is what allows the bread to stay together while still being easy to pull apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For extra flavor, add a little smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, or dried oregano to the garlic butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can substitute cooked bacon, cooked sausage, or turkey for the ham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best texture, serve immediately while the bread is warm and the cheese is melted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction This irresistible pull-apart bread is packed with gooey mozzarella, savory ham, garlic butter, and plenty of golden melted cheese. Each piece is soft and flavorful inside, while the top becomes beautifully crisp and golden in the oven. It is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, game-day treat, or comforting side dish. The method follows &#8230; <a title=\"Cheesy Ham &amp; Garlic Pull-Apart Bread\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/09\/24\/cheesy-ham-garlic-pull-apart-bread\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Cheesy Ham &amp; Garlic Pull-Apart Bread\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17763"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17765,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17763\/revisions\/17765"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}