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Ultra close-up macro of warm garlic herb skillet cheesy bread fresh from the oven with bubbling golden brown mozzarella and gooey cheese pull

Warm Garlic Herb Skillet Cheesy Bread

Golden, pillowy pull-apart bread balls baked in a sizzling cast iron skillet, drenched in rich roasted garlic herb butter, and smothered in a bubbling blanket of whole-milk mozzarella and sharp parmesan. The ultimate cozy crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

Bread Base & Pull-Apart Dough
  • 1 lb (16 oz) pizza dough or artisan bread dough store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for coating skillet and dough
Garlic Herb Butter Glaze
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic finely minced or microplaned
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary and thyme leaves finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for gentle warmth
Triple Melted Cheese Blend
  • 2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella freshly shredded
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano freshly grated
For Serving
  • 1 cup warm marinara or garlic dip homemade or high-quality jarred

Method
 

Preheat Skillet & Make Garlic Butter
  1. Prep Oven & Skillet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch or 12-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic without browning the garlic. Remove from heat.
Shape Dough & Layer Cheese
  1. Shape Dough Balls: Divide room-temperature dough into 16 to 18 equal pieces (golf-ball sized). Roll each into a smooth round ball.
  2. Dip & Arrange: Dip each dough ball into the garlic herb butter, coating completely, and arrange in a snug circular pattern in the prepared cast iron skillet.
  3. Stuff & Layer Cheeses: Tuck shredded mozzarella and white cheddar deep into the crevices between dough balls. Pour remaining garlic butter over the top and scatter freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano across the surface.
Bake to Golden Perfection & Serve
  1. Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 22 to 26 minutes until the rolls are puffed, the crust is deeply golden, and the cheese is vigorously bubbling with toasted spots.
  2. Garnish & Serve Warm: Brush with a touch of extra melted butter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately in the warm skillet with a bowl of hot marinara sauce for dipping!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra depth, tuck a small cube of whole-milk mozzarella inside each dough ball before arranging in the skillet for a molten cheese surprise!

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