Cheesy Garlic-Herb Pull Apart Bread

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   A good bread is my weakness and appetizers are my favorite, so it wasn't hard at all to love the taste of this chewy, herb-flavored bread. The smell of garlic and herbs was heavenly and it was easy to tear off a chunk of this cheesy bread to munch on while mingling. 
  This dish was so good that it won best appetizer award at a recent holiday recipe contest. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Cheesy Garlic-Herb Pull Apart Bread

Nora Miller - Patoka

Nora Miller, Patoka, IN

1 - 16 oz. round sourdough bread loaf

1/2 cup butter softened

2 T. chopped fresh parsley - divided

1 T. chopped fresh basil

2 tsp. white wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350º. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Using a serrated knife, cut bread into a crisscross pattern, cutting to but not through bottom of bread. Place on prepared pan.

In a small bowl stir together butter, 1 tablespoon parsley and next 3 ingredients until combined. Sprinkle cheese between all cuts in bread, and spread butter mixture between all cuts and on top of bread.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is crisp. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve while hot.