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Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread

September 22, 2014 by Amy 48 Comments

Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread – a boule-style bread round with melted Provolone, marinara sauce, garlic, and seasonings. So easy and so delicious!

Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread - a boule-style bread round with melted Provolone, marinara sauce, garlic, and seasonings. So easy and so delicious!

This post is sponsored via the NoshOn.It Publisher Partner Program by BelGioioso – a cheese I use all the time! As always, opinions are my own.)

I made pull-apart bread a few months ago and Trevor said, “it sort of looks like a brain.” And then I kissed him, told him he’s genius, and gave him $500 candy corns.

There are a bazillion recipes available for pull-apart bread, all varied by the type of loaf you use, seasonings, and of course, cheese. I wanted an Italian taste this time around, but not too strong, so I went with my trusted BelGioioso provolone. It’s mild, but also rich and flavorful.

BelGioioso Mild Provolone

BelGioioso provolone is available at various retailers across the country, but I usually buy the 2-pound pack at Costco. The last time was when I had a group of friends over a month ago. One of them said, “that’s a lot of cheese. How do you use it all?” to which I laughed, “Oh, that is never a problem.”

One of the nice things is, the packaging is resealable, so it stays fresh for a long time.

Their provolone is made from Wisonsin milk, high quality, and aged for 60 days. I use it a lot in every day sandwiches, but I love that it melts well, making it perfect for this bread!

BRAIN BREAD. How awesome is this for Halloween? And a great savory option, which are few and far between.

Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread - a boule-style bread round with melted Provolone, marinara sauce, garlic, and seasonings. So easy and so delicious!

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Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread - a boule-style bread round with melted Provolone, marinara sauce, garlic, and seasonings. So easy and so delicious!
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Italian Provolone Pull-Apart Bread
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Easy boule-style Italian pull-apart bread with melted Provolone, marinara sauce, garlic, and seasonings. No yeast needed!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, Italian, Pull Apart
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound round boule-style loaf of sourdough
  • 6 slices provolone cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 large garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • chopped fresh parsley , to garnish
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rip off a large enough piece of foil to wrap around the loaf; coat with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Cut the loaf of bread into 1-inch slices with a serrated knife, leaving about 1/4-inch of the base of the bread intact. Repeat cuts in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch/cubed pattern. Place bread on the foil.
  3. Press provolone pieces between all the slices of bread.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, marinara, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Gently pry apart the bread pieces and drizzle the mixture over the loaf evenly, making sure to get in all the seams and cover all the pieces.
  5. Wrap the bread up in the foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Open up the foil, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees, and bake another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving, sprinkle with parsley, pull apart the pieces and enjoy!

 

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Comments

  1. Dani H says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Another recipe to which I can only say…. Mmmmm! Yummy!

    Reply
  2. Melody Mendenhall says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    This looks so yummy! My hubby and I bake our own sourdough and this looks like a great recipe to try out on our next loaf! :)

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      November 4, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      Awesome, enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Josh says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I am new to baking so this might be a dumb question. Do I buy a already cooked loaf of bread or just the dough ?

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Josh…not dumb! Already cooked. Look for it in the bread aisle or the bakery.

      Reply
  4. Carla says

    September 28, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Oh my, this bread looks so tempting right now! I can almost smell it through my screen.

    Reply
  5. Gerry@ Foodness Gracious says

    September 28, 2014 at 9:13 am

    You seriously nailed and set the bar for this campaign :) Awesome!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 28, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Aaah, thank you Gerry!! Best compliment ever :D

      Reply
  6. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    September 25, 2014 at 9:50 am

    This is absolute cheesy perfection! Can’t think of a better dish to make for Halloween!

    Reply
  7. Joanne says

    September 25, 2014 at 9:41 am

    If you need me in the next 48 hours, I’ll be eating my way into and out of this. OMG. YES.

    Reply
  8. Tiffany says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Oh wow! This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it at home!

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    September 24, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Bread like this is my absolute favorite thing in the world. I could eat the whole loaf!!

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    This looks amazing!!

    Reply
  11. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

    September 23, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    This is perfect for Halloween! I love how you buy the Bel Gioi0so pack at Costco – that’s one of my must gets whenever I’m there.

    Reply
  12. Stephanie says

    September 23, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Bread and cheese? Yes, please! I have to find a reason to make this. Like, ASAP.

    Reply
  13. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Me + this bread + 5 minutes = Pac Man situation followed by a 5lb weight gain. And you know what? Worth it!

    Reply
  14. Jenny Flake says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:52 am

    What a gorgeous pull apart bread! Making this stat!!

    Reply
  15. Nutmeg Nanny says

    September 23, 2014 at 5:35 am

    This bread looks amazing! I would totally eat it all…haha.

    Reply
  16. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    September 23, 2014 at 4:36 am

    I am dying for a piece of this!

    Reply
  17. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:25 am

    Ohhh brain bread! how clever. Love that!

    Reply
  18. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh. Dying for this. And I need to get that provolone for Jordan. She’s addicted!

    Reply
  19. Lora @cakeduchess says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Brain bread for Halloween…yes! but, I’m thinking more for me now! Love this recipe, Amy.

    Reply
  20. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Adding this to my must-try soon list! So delicious!

    Reply
  21. valentina says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    What a delicious bundle of ingredients. True comfort food!

    Reply
  22. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

    September 22, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    This looks heavenly!

    Reply
  23. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    One of my favorite kinds of bread (the pull apart I mean), I can’t wait to try this version! I love the idea of calling it brain bread for Halloween!

    Reply
  24. Amanda @The Kitcheneer says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    This bread is definitely calling to me! Pull apart bread is a must when I make Italian! Pinning!

    Reply
  25. Ginny McMeans says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Looks delicious and I love your thoughts of Brain Bread!

    Reply
  26. Mary says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I want this in front of me asap. What an awesome pull apart bread combination!

    Reply
  27. Nicole says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Haha, love this Brain Bread! It looks so ooey-gooey cheesy … which is my favorite kind of food!

    Reply
  28. Karly says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Brain bread! Love it! And I love BelGioioso cheese! So good!

    Reply
  29. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:00 am

    I love the fresh perspective husbands can give sometimes! Ha ha! Great idea:) And simply loving these photos. Makes me want to tear off a bite right now!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Anyone who knows my husband, would think he came up with the name… but Trevor is actually my 6YO! Lol.

      Reply
  30. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I consider myself to be the queen of Halloween, so this is perfect for fright night!! It’s beautiful too and perfect for any time of year. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:26 am

      I absolutely love Halloween, too. *big high five* Thanks, Cathy!

      Reply
  31. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Brain bread!! I love it! Such a great idea for a Halloween party.

    Reply
  32. Lindsey | Cafe Johnsonia says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:41 am

    This is so brilliant! My kids would go crazy over this. We are planning a Halloween party with their friends and I’ve been trying to come up with fun ideas that kids (and their parents) would like. Love this!

    Reply
  33. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:36 am

    I’m all about the savoury Halloween options, not having much of a sweet tooth. I could probably polish off an entire loaf of your ‘brain bread’ by myself. :D

    Reply
  34. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:34 am

    wow..you nailed this recipe! I was laughing so hard after reading the first paragraph :)

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:24 am

      HEE. If Trevor were older, I probably would give him cash. He earned it!

      Reply
  35. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:26 am

    This looks like perfection! My family would devour this so fast!

    Reply
  36. Mom says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:02 am

    What a beautiful presentation bread, and it sounds and looks delicious. If we eat this, how much smarter will we become?!!

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Bwah! That sounds like something Paul would say! Nice, Mom.

      Reply
  37. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:54 am

    OMG what an amazing recipe!

    Reply
  38. Christine at Cook the Story says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I just love your creative name for this pull apart bread!

    Reply
  39. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:36 am

    I need to try this! I swear my mouth started watering when I saw it.

    Reply
    • Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:23 am

      That’s the best, Rachel. Thank you!

      Reply
  40. Sues says

    September 22, 2014 at 4:52 am

    This looks so delicious and I kind of love that you call it brain bread!!

    Reply

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