Description
Creamy Swedish hasselback cheesy bread delivers a mouthwatering twist on classic bakery traditions. Crisp edges and melted cheese create irresistible comfort for hungry diners seeking delicious home-style indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large crusty loaf (sourdough or Italian bread)
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy kick)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bread Slicing: Position bread loaf on a cutting board and create precise, uniform cuts approximately one inch apart, maintaining the base’s integrity. Execute a meticulous crosshatch pattern by rotating the loaf and making perpendicular incisions.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk warm butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl to create a robust, aromatic butter blend.
- Cheese and Seasoning: Carefully separate bread sections and tuck mozzarella and cheddar cheese into each crevice. Generously drizzle herbed butter mixture throughout the slits, ensuring complete flavor penetration and cheese distribution.
- Baking Process: Loosely wrap the prepared loaf in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until cheese melts into golden pools and bread edges turn crisp and golden brown.
- Serving: Rest the bread briefly after removing from oven, allowing cheese to set. Transfer to a serving platter, presenting an irresistible pull-apart bread that promises a garlicky, cheesy sensory experience.
Notes
- Prevent Bread Crushing: Slice carefully and maintain bread’s structural integrity by using a sharp knife and placing wooden spoons or chopsticks on bread sides to limit cutting depth.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Choose high-moisture cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar for optimal gooey texture, and slice cheese thinly to ensure even melting across bread crevices.
- Butter Infusion Hack: Warm butter and oil mixture slightly before drizzling to enhance herb and garlic absorption, creating deeper flavor penetration throughout bread slices.
- Customize Dietary Variations: Swap regular bread with gluten-free alternatives, use vegan cheese substitutes, or incorporate different herb blends to accommodate various dietary preferences without compromising taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg