What could be better than warm gooey cheese, a little garlic and french bread?  There is not a lot that comes to mind.  Combining cheese and bread is always okay with me.  This takes store-bought french bread and takes it to a whole new level.  I could really just be happy eating this bread for dinner.  I know it is meant to be paired with a main dish for dinner, but sometimes this becomes my main dish! 😉

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Ingredients:

loaf french bread
8 Tbls. Butter, room temperature
1/3 cup grated parmesan
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450.  In a small bowl combine butter, parmesan and garlic.  Make deep, even cuts into bread, about 3/4 inch apart, without cutting through bottom.  Spread the butter evenly between the cuts and place a slice of cheese in each as well.  Tightly wrap bread in aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.  Bake until cheese is melted, about 20-25 minutes.  Unwrap and let cool slightly before serving.

Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com