Description
These Loaded Triple-Cheese Garlic Bread Bowls are a savory, cheesy treat perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Hollowed-out bread rolls are filled with a rich garlic butter mixture and packed with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, then baked until golden and bubbly. Finished with fresh parsley, these bread bowls bring a delightful combination of crispy bread and melted cheese with a flavorful garlic twist.
Ingredients
For the Bread Bowls and Garlic Butter
- 4 large round bread rolls (sourdough or Italian bread works best)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
For the Cheese Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bread Bowls: Slice off the tops of the bread rolls to create a bowl shape, and carefully hollow out the center of each bread roll using your hands or a spoon. Leave a thick border around the edges to prevent cheese from spilling out. Set the hollowed bread aside.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Spread Garlic Butter: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture inside each hollowed-out bread bowl, coating the sides and bottom thoroughly to infuse flavor.
- Fill with Cheese: In a separate bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses. Spoon the cheese mixture into each bread bowl, packing it tightly to ensure maximum cheesy goodness.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread bowls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread bowls from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot as a delicious savory appetizer, side dish, or fun snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Opt for denser bread rolls like sourdough or Italian to hold the filling well without becoming soggy.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level or omit if not desired.
- For a richer flavor, you can use garlic-infused butter instead of plain softened butter.
- Leftover bread from hollowing out can be toasted and served alongside the bowls for dipping.
- These bread bowls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated briefly to melt cheese again.
