Description
Rustic sourdough meets bold Mediterranean flavor in this cheesy, herby, pull-apart dream. Packed with melty mozzarella, briny olives, and sun-dried tomatoes it’s the ultimate party centerpiece or cozy dinner side.
Ingredients
1 round sourdough loaf (day-old works great)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
1/4 cup sliced black or kalamata olives
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a tray with foil.
2. Cut the sourdough loaf in a crisscross pattern, leaving the base intact (like a blooming onion).
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes.
4. Gently stuff the cuts with cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbs.
5. Drizzle the seasoned olive oil over the top, letting it seep into the loaf.
6. Wrap loosely in foil and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more until golden and melty!
7. Serve warm and let everyone pull apart gooey, flavor-packed pieces.
Notes
Use provolone or fontina for a cheese variation.
Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for extra flavor.
Chill fresh bread before cutting to make stuffing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mediterranean-Stuffed Sourdough Loaf, pull-apart bread, cheesy sourdough, appetizer loaf