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Football Shaped Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread

A fun and delicious garlic stuffed bread shaped like a football, perfect for game day. It’s warm, cheesy, and easy to share!

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp Basil
  • 2 small cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce
  • 16 oz Pizza dough
  • Flaky salt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 slice Cheese
  • 1/2 tbsp Milk
  • 8 Mozzarella string cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, crushed garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper together.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into small squares.
  4. Place a piece of mozzarella string cheese in the center of each square, fold the dough over the cheese, and shape it into a ball.
  5. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet in the shape of a football.
  6. Brush the garlic herb butter mixture over the top of the dough balls.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience. You can add ingredients like pepperoni or bacon for extra flavor.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pull apart bread, garlic bread, game day snacks, cheesy bread, easy appetizers