Cheesy Pull Apart Pizza Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread & Butter Base
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1 loaf Pane Di Casa, Vienna or Sourdough bread, unsliced
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⅔ cup butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
→ Fillings & Toppings
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⅓ cup pizza sauce
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¼ red onion, finely chopped
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1 large ripe tomato, finely chopped
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3½ ounces mini pepperoni slices
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Fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or Italian seasoning
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
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Mix melted butter and crushed garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
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Using a sharp bread knife, cut diagonal rows across the bread top, stopping 1-inch above the base. Then cut rows in the opposite direction to create diamond shapes, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
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Place bread on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
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Drizzle half the garlic butter between wedges, followed by pizza sauce. Layer in onions, tomatoes, pepperoni, basil, and cheese.
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Pour remaining garlic butter over top and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
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Cover with foil and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese starts melting.
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Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bread is crunchy and cheese is fully melted.
# Notes:
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Can use homemade Artisan Bread for this recipe
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Let cool slightly before serving