Green Chile Cheese & Garlic Butter Pull-Apart Loaves 🌶️🧄🧀
Spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly buttery—these pull-apart bread loaves are loaded with roasted green chiles, melty cheese, and garlic herb butter for the ultimate shareable appetizer or side dish!
Ingredients (Makes 2 loaves)
For the Bread:
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2 round sourdough or Italian bread loaves *(about 8-10 inches wide)*
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1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or hot, drained)
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½ cup diced roasted Hatch chiles (optional, for extra heat)
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For Serving (Optional):
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Sour cream or Mexican crema
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Salsa verde
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Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Prep the Bread
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Using a serrated knife, cut each loaf into a 1-inch crosshatch pattern (don’t cut all the way through—leave about ½ inch intact at the bottom).
2. Stuff with Cheese & Chiles
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Gently pry open the cuts and stuff both cheeses, green chiles, Hatch chiles (if using), and cilantro between the slices.
3. Make the Garlic Butter
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In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and parsley.
4. Bake & Baste
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Place loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle ¾ of the garlic butter over the top, letting it seep into the cracks.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
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Brush with remaining butter and broil for 1-2 minutes for extra golden tops (watch closely!).
5. Serve & Pull Apart!
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Garnish with extra cilantro and serve warm with sour cream, salsa verde, or lime wedges for dipping.
🔥 Pro Tips
✅ Spice Control: Use mild green chiles for a kid-friendly version, or add diced jalapeños for more heat.
✅ Make Ahead: Assemble loaves (unbaked) up to 4 hours ahead—store covered in the fridge. Add 5 extra minutes to baking time.
✅ Extra Decadent: Add crispy bacon bits or chorizo crumbles to the cheese filling.
Why It’s a Crowd-Pleaser: The gooey cheese, smoky chiles, and garlic butter soak into every nook of the bread, making each pull-apart piece pure perfection.
Perfect For: Game day, potlucks, or as a side for chili or taco night! 🌮🎉
Warning: These loaves disappear fast—make extra! 😉