Learn how to make Stuffed Garlic Bread that’s both easy and so darn delicious. Plus, it can be stuffed with veggies, cheese, or meat!
We have been loving the King Arthur Baking Company’s baking mix kits because they make homemade bread so easy to make. And this Stuffed Garlic Bread has been a surprising hit with my kids. We love to have it as a main dish (sort of like Pizza Bites) with a simple salad and side of fruit.
Of course, it also works as a side dish or even as a lunch or brunch component—and the pull-apart bread can be stuffed with veggies, cheese, or meat like pepperoni, chicken, or beef. It’s super versatile!
(You may also like my Focaccia Sandwich recipe and my Pretzel Cheese Dip, which both use King Arthur Baking kits.)
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Ingredients You Need
Below is a look at the ingredients you need to make this Stuffed Garlic Bread so you know what to have on hand.
- King Arthur Baking Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Mix Kit: This is my go-to way to simplify making homemade bread since it comes with the herb mixture and clear instructions on how to make the bread in under an hour. It comes with the dough mixture, yeast, and a spice mixture to add flavor to the top of the bread,
- Unsalted butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter in my baking, so that’s what I use here to add moisture and richness to the bread.
- Shredded carrots, minced broccoli, pepperoni, or other add-in, as desired, are great as stuffing in this garlic bread. You can also do a mixture of 2 ingredients so you get more flavor in each bite.
- Cheese: Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese works well to top this bread and add extra flavor and browning on top.
TIP: This is great plain or you can dip it into warmed marinara sauce or pizza sauce.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a preview of how to make this Stuffed Garlic Bread so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full info, including the amounts and timing.
Step 1. Make the dough, kneading lightly.
Step 2. Divide into 24 roughly even pieces.
Step 3. Fill with desired add in.
Step 4. Top with butter, herbs and spices, and cheese. Bake.
TIP: This bread is best served warm from the oven. See the Notes at the end for reheating tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can fill each garlic bread bite with shredded or minced veggies, pepperoni or cooked sausage, or almost any cheese your family enjoys.
No unless it’s meat such as raw sausage. Then you will want to cook it first. The veggies steam inside the bread do they do not need to be precooked.
You can serve it as a pizza-like main dish with a side salad, or serve it as a side dish with a protein main dish
How to Store
The Stuffed Garlic Bread is best served warm, fresh from the oven. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container or cover the cooled pan with foil. Then you can reheat it by covering it in aluminum foil and baking at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until warm throughout.
Or, pop a few pieces into an air fryer or toaster oven on about 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
Best Tips for Success
- Stuff with shredded carrot, minced broccoli, pepperoni (cut up or use mini), cooked sausage, and/or cheese.
- Top with grated Parmesan or shredded cheese.
- Serve as a side dish or as a vegetarian main dish with a side salad and fruit.
- Shop for the King Arthur Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Mix Kit to make this recipe the easiest.
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I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below!
Stuffed Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 package King Arthur Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Mix Kit
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup add-ins (such as minced broccoli, shredded carrot, pepperoni, or shredded cheese)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch square or round pan with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, use a spoon to mix together the dough ingredients into a rough dough. (It will be a little dry and that is okay.)
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and a bit bouncy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a knife, divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.
- Add about 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each, seal the dough around it, and roll gently into a ball and place it in the prepared pan.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- To make the topping, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter and seasoning packet. Pour the mixture evenly over the dough, then cover and let it rise for another 15 minutes, until puffy.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Serve warm, either straight from the pan or transferred to a serving plate.
Notes
- Storage information: The pull-apart bread is best served warm, fresh from the oven. To reheat, cover in aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until warm throughout.
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