Description
This Garlic Herb Sourdough Bread Stuffed recipe features a crusty sourdough loaf hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of garlic herb butter, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and optional cooked spinach. Wrapped in foil and baked to perfection, it delivers a crispy exterior with a gooey, flavorful cheese filling, perfect for sharing as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
Garlic Herb Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed bread.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the top off the sourdough bread loaf to create a lid and set it aside.
- Hollow Bread: Carefully hollow out the inside of the bread, leaving about 1-inch thick walls around the edge to form a bread bowl.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Apply Butter Mixture: Generously brush the garlic herb butter mixture over the interior of the hollowed bread and on the inside of the lid.
- Layer Filling: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and cooked spinach evenly inside the bread bowl.
- Replace Lid: Place the bread lid back on top of the filled loaf, sealing it.
- Wrap Bread: Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake Covered: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add other herbs such as oregano or basil to the butter mixture.
- The cooked spinach is optional but adds a nice touch of color and nutrients.
- Serve warm for the best gooey cheese experience.
- This bread is best enjoyed the same day it’s prepared for optimal freshness and texture.
- To reheat leftovers, wrap in foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
