Cheesy Garlic Pull

Name: Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with Canned Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough; 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp seasoned salt (or salt and pepper to taste); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 oz marinated mozzarella balls (bocconcini); Cooking spray, for greasing; Marinara sauce, for serving

Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread is an easy appetizer made by coating refrigerated biscuits with melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and three cheeses, then baking in a bundt pan until golden and gooey. It pulls apart into individual cheesy pieces and pairs perfectly with warm marinara sauce.

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Total

45 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp seasoned salt (or salt and pepper to taste)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz marinated mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
Cooking spray, for greasing
Marinara sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Place the pieces into a large bowl.
3
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter.
4
To the melted butter, add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and seasoned salt. Whisk everything together.
5
Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the biscuit pieces and toss with your hands until all the dough is evenly coated.
6
Thoroughly grease a bundt pan with cooking spray.
7
Create the first layer by placing one-third of the biscuit dough in the bottom of the pan.
8
Top the dough with half of the mozzarella balls, half of the shredded cheddar, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
9
Add another one-third of the biscuit dough for the second layer.
10
Top with the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
11
Finish by adding the last third of the biscuit dough on top. Gently press down to compact the layers.
12
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
13
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and the center cone to loosen it.
14
Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the bread.
15
Serve warm, placing a small bowl of marinara sauce in the center for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Separate biscuits and coat each one thoroughly in the garlic-butter mixture before layering—this ensures even seasoning throughout the pull-apart bread.
Layer ingredients in the bundt pan in this order: biscuits on bottom, sprinkle of cheese, then mozzarella pieces—this prevents cheese from burning on top.
Use a bundt pan with a removable center tube so you can invert the bread cleanly onto a platter for an impressive presentation.
Watch for the cheese to bubble at the edges and the biscuits to turn golden—avoid overbaking or the bottom may scorch.

Substitutions

Cheddar cheese → Gruyère or fontina (sharper flavor, melts similarly)
Parmesan → Pecorino Romano (tangier, use same amount)
Mozzarella balls → Fresh mozzarella torn into chunks or omitted (if omitted, add 1/2 cup extra cheddar)
Italian seasoning → 1/2 tsp dried oregano + 1/4 tsp dried basil + 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10–12 minutes until warmed through.

Equipment

bundt pan (10-cup preferred) · small bowl for mixing butter and seasonings

Common Questions

Can you make this pull-apart bread ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the bundt pan up to 4 hours ahead, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Add 2–3 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.

What's the best way to serve this?

Serve warm, still in the bundt pan or turned out onto a platter. Pour warm marinara sauce in the center for dipping, or serve on the side.

Can you substitute the cheese types?

Yes. Use any melting cheese: mozzarella, Gruyère, fontina, or a mix. The total cheese amount should stay around 2.5 cups shredded or cubed.

How do you know when it's done baking?

Bake until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling around the edges, typically 20–25 minutes. The biscuits should sound hollow when tapped.