Description
Enjoy a warm, gooey stuffed cheese bread featuring a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses enveloped in soft pizza dough. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for parties or a comforting snack, boasting a garlic-butter topping with Italian herbs and an optional marinara dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 10×14 inch rectangle for an even base to hold the cheese filling.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses for a rich, melty mixture.
- Spread Cheese on Dough: Evenly distribute the cheese mixture over half of the rolled dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges so the bread can seal properly.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese and pinch the edges tightly to seal the filling inside, preventing any cheese from leaking out.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Topping: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt to create a flavorful topping.
- Brush Topping: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the sealed dough to infuse flavor and help achieve a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Slice: Let the bread rest for 5 minutes after baking to set the filling before slicing into servings.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce for dipping to complement the cheesy, garlicky flavors.
Notes
- Add cooked crumbled sausage, pepperoni, or sautéed vegetables to the cheese filling for a heartier version.
- To make ahead, assemble the bread and refrigerate until ready to bake for convenience.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness and meltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
