Green Chile Cheese with Garlic Butter Pull Apart Loaves

🌶️🧀 Green Chile Cheese & Garlic Butter Pull-Apart Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 round loaf of crusty bread (sourdough or French-style)

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack (or Pepper Jack for a spicier kick)

• 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chiles, drained

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

• Optional topping: chopped cilantro or parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Use a tasty crusty loaf for best results

2. Slice the Loaf
   Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf in a criss-cross grid about 1″ apart, not cutting through the bottom (~½″ intact)

3. Stuff with Cheese & Chiles
   Gently open the cuts and press cheese and diced green chiles into each crevice

4. Make Garlic Butter
   Combine melted butter and minced garlic. If you like, add a pinch of salt or herbs (parsley/cilantro)

5. Pour & Bake Wrapped
   Place the loaf on a baking sheet, wrap in aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese

6. Finish Crisping
   Unwrap the loaf and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges start to brow

7. Garnish & Serve
   Remove from oven, sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if using, and serve warm. Pull apart and enjoy!

💡 Tips & Variations

• Chili Heat: Use Pepper Jack cheese or jalapeños alongside the green chiles for extra spice.

• Cheese Combo: Blend in cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack for richer flavor.

• Make-Ahead: Prep the loaf and refrigerate, then unwrap and bake before guests arrive reddit.com+9homeremediesseasy.com+9homeremediesseasy.com+9

• Air Fryer Option: Mini loaves can be cooked at 330 °F for 8–10 min without foil for a crispier crust homeremediesseasy.com+1notycheese.com+1

• Add Protein: Sprinkle in crisp bacon or diced ham before baking.

• Dipping Sauces: Serve with marinara, salsa, ranch, or avocado dip. A hit for dipping! homeremediesseasy.com

✅ Why This Works So Well

• Criss-Cut Method ensures every bite has a combo of cheesy, garlicky flavor.

• Foil Wrapping melts cheese without drying out the bread.

• Unwrapped Finish gives you that irresistible crispy top.

FAQs

• Bread type? Use a small to medium round loaf for optimal stuffing and shredding.

• Too doughy inside? Don’t cut fully through the bottom—keep enough structure.

• Leftovers? Reheat wrapped in foil at 300 °F for ~10 mins.

Enjoy this irresistible, cheesy, and slightly spicy pull-apart bread—sure to vanish fast at any gathering! Let me know if you’d like a marshmallow twist, nutritional info, or a step-by-step