Description
This football-shaped cheesy pull apart bread is the ultimate game day centerpiece—warm, buttery, and irresistibly cheesy with a garlic-herb kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (16 oz total)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese (for laces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and salt.
- Cut biscuit dough into 1-inch pieces and toss in garlic butter mixture until coated.
- Sketch a football shape on parchment paper and arrange dough pieces into the shape.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the dough and drizzle any remaining garlic butter on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- After slightly cooled, place sliced cheese strips on top to mimic football laces.
- Brush with additional garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy shaping and cleanup.
- Double brush with garlic butter for extra flavor and shine.
- Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pull apart bread, cheesy bread, game day snacks, football bread, party appetizer, garlic cheese bread