This incredible cheesy garlic crack bread is so fun and easy to make. Stuffed with cheese, garlic and onions, and baked until gooey and hot, this is one delicious party snack!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan) / 350F.
In a microwave-safe small bowl, melt the butter. Add the parsley, garlic and salt and mix well. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped spring onions and both shredded cheeses. Set aside.
Using a serrated knife on a large chopping board, slice the loaf on an angle with slices 1 inch apart but leaving the base intact. It's important not to cut through the bottom of the loaf so it holds together. Turn it 90 degrees and cut on the other angle to create a grid or checkerboard effect (see photos in the post if you need clarification).
Place the loaf on a large sheet of aluminium foil, large enough to wrap it.
Gently pry open the gaps and carefully spoon in the garlic butter (give it another stir regularly as the garlic and parsley sink to the bottom) letting the butter dribble down the inside of the bread. Take your time, you don't want it all just to pool at the bottom. Go over the whole loaf this way.
Now go over the whole loaf again, stuffing all the gaps with the cheese mixture.
Wrap the whole loaf in the foil and bake for 25 minutes then uncover and bake another 5-8 minutes, until the top is crusty.
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Notes
A loaf with a firmer or chewier texture is better than a soft loaf as it's easy to pull the pieces out without it breaking. Sourdough will work as long as it isn't one that has lots of big holes through it.
If you don't want a bunch of people digging their fingers into the bread to get their piece, serve it with some tongs on the side.
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