Cheesy Bloomin' Crusty Italian Bread - Pull Apart Goodness

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Melt butter in a small sauce pan.

Step 3

Add garlic and simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse the butter with the garlic flavor.

Step 4

Slice bread diagonally in one direction, being careful not to slice all the way through.

Step 5

Slice bread diagonally the other direction, criss-crossing the the other slices, also being careful not to slice all the way through.

Step 6

Drizzle butter evenly into the slices. You may not need to use all of the butter.

Step 7

Spread pesto evenly down into the slices. Again, you probably won’t use it all.

Step 8

Top with cheese, pressing down into the slices. You’ll probably use about 1 cup of the cheese.

Step 9

Wrap bread loosely with aluminum foil that’s been coated with cooking spray, so it’s not touching the cheese.

Step 10

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 11

After 15 minutes, uncover bread and bake for another 10 minutes, until the top is golden brown and cheese is completely melted.

Step 12

Serve immediately and watch it disappear!