Description
Loaded Triple Cheese Garlic Bread Bowls are a deliciously cheesy and savory appetizer or side dish featuring hollowed-out bread rolls filled with a blend of mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, infused with garlic butter and Italian seasoning. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, these bread bowls make an irresistible game day snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Bowls
- 4 small round bread rolls (like sourdough boules or dinner rolls)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Filling
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Toppings
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra herbs (such as parsley)
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Hollow Out Bread Rolls: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a circle on the top of each bread roll. Hollow out the center of each roll, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick wall and bottom to create a sturdy bowl. Save the removed bread pieces to use later as croutons or breadcrumbs.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir well until fully blended.
- Brush Bread Bowls: Generously brush the inside and rim of each hollowed bread bowl with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Prepare Cheese Filling: In another bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses until combined.
- Stuff Bread Bowls with Cheese: Fill each garlic butter-coated bread bowl evenly with the cheese blend, packing the cheese in firmly so it melts evenly inside.
- Bake: Place the filled bread bowls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Top with optional red pepper flakes or extra parsley if desired for a little heat and freshness.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- These bread bowls make excellent sides, appetizers, or fun game day snacks.
- For added flavor, try mixing in cooked crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, or sautéed mushrooms with the cheese before stuffing.
- Save the hollowed-out bread pieces to make homemade croutons or breadcrumbs.
