Description
Cheddar Jalapeño Pull Apart Bread is a savory and cheesy treat featuring layers of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses combined with spicy pickled jalapeños, baked to golden perfection in a loaf pan. This fun-to-eat bread is perfect for sharing as an appetizer or a snack, with a delightful pull-apart texture that makes it irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, covering the bottom and sides to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle measuring approximately 10 by 20 inches.
- Add Toppings: Brush the melted butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated cheddar cheeses over the buttered dough, followed by an even layer of sliced pickled jalapeños.
- Cut and Stack the Dough: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into three long strips, and then cut each strip into six squares. Carefully stack groups of four to six squares, maintaining as much cheese inside as possible.
- Place in the Pan: Arrange each stack of cheese-filled dough squares vertically in the prepared loaf pan, fitting them snugly beside each other.
- Bake: Bake the loaf pan in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving. For extra flavor, offer warm marinara sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pickled jalapeños well to avoid soggy bread.
- You can substitute the pickled jalapeños with fresh jalapeños if preferred, but reduce quantity to control heat.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pizza dough.
- The bread is best served warm to enjoy the melty cheese experience.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil or airtight container; reheat before serving.
