The Kitchn: Pull-Apart Cheese Bread gets the party started
4. Gently stuff the cheese into the bread between the slices. Stuff between the slices going one way first, then go back and fill in the spaces between the cuts going the other way -- it's a bit easier this way! It also helps to have a helper who can hold the slices apart while you stuff.
5. Transfer the stuffed loaf to a sheet of foil. Melt the butter in the microwave, then pour evenly over the loaf.
6. Wrap the loaf tightly in foil.
7. Bake the loaf for 20 minutes. Uncover the top and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is totally melted and the top of the loaf is crispy.
8. Serve the loaf while still hot from the oven.
Recipe Notes
--The bread can be stuffed a few hours ahead of when you plan to serve. It will be fine on the counter for an hour, or you can refrigerate it (wrapped in foil) for a few hours. Wait to pour the butter over the top until just before you put it in the oven.
--The leftover edges make a great midnight snack -- sprinkle with a little extra cheese and run it under the broiler until bubbly.
(Emma Christensen is recipe editor at TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to kitchn@apartmenttherapy.com.)
