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Football Shaped Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread

A fun and delicious appetizer perfect for game day, featuring a cheesy filling and tasty garlic butter in a festive football shape.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll the pizza dough into small balls and stuff each with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Arrange the stuffed dough balls in a football shape on a baking sheet.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix in garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Brush the butter mixture over the rolls.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

For a crispy top, broil the bread for a minute or two at the end of the baking time. Feel free to add different ingredients to the filling based on your preference.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pull apart bread, cheesy bread, game day appetizer, football recipe, garlic bread, party food