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Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

This is my go-to po boy bread dough recipe from the bread machine. No way am I enough of a baker to make a dough from scratch without a bread machine. I could never make something as good as this dough. It makes for the perfect po boy. The bread gets a nice crunchy, but thin, exterior. The insides are light, soft and airy.

I’ve made this po boy bread from a bread machine at least 30 times and every time it has come out great. Well, or it did after I got the hang of rolling it into a nice loaf shape. I also learned that cutting the slits isn’t just for making it pretty, the bread seems to keep a better shape.

Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

Those Pretty Slits

To get the slits just right you need to use a very, very sharp knife. You don’t want to manhandle the dough cutting it. You want the knife to go through it effortlessly.

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Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine, Compact and Automatic, Customizable Settings, Up to 2lb Loaves, CBK-110P1, Silver,Black

Check out The Southern Po’ Boy Cookbook for ideas on how to use your po boy bread. I love making the ham and Swiss po boy from the cookbook, among others! (And you have to use this bread when making my Cajun Muffuletta poboys!)

Also try my bread machine Italian herb bread.

Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine
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Po Boy Bread from the Bread Machine

This is my go-to po boy bread dough recipe from the bread machine. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1485kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the glaze

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Process on the dough settings. After 5-10 minutes check the consistency of the dough. It should be sticky but not stick to the sides. If it is too dry add water, but in 1/2 teaspoon increments. If it is too wet add more flour 1 teaspoon at at time.
  • When the dough cycle is completed remove the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is approximately 16" x 12".
  • Roll up the dough along the long edge.
  • Pinch the seam and ends closed and place onto a lightly greased baking sheet, seam-side down.
  • Cover with a cheesecloth and place into a warm place to rise until doubled, about an hour.
  • After about 30 minutes of rising preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Uncover the bread and, using a very sharp knife, make a few 1/2″ deep slits along the top of the dough, about 2″ apart.
  • Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush over the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the temperature to 350 F and bake another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Use within a few days of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 1485kcal | Carbohydrates: 283g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 3553mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bambüsi Bamboo Bread Slicer with Knife – 3 Slice Thickness, Foldable Compact Cutting Guide with Crumb Tray, Stainless Steel Bread Knife for Homemade Bread, Cake, Bagels 5.5” Wide x 5” Tall

Rapid Rolls

These rapid rolls from Kelsey Nixon are superb! They are flaky and sweet. Perfect for soppin’, or biscuits and gravy, or even as slider rolls. They are also very easy to make. All you need is a mixer and a 12″ cast-iron skillet. The heck with buying pre-made rolls. These are way, way better!

And let me tell you, I am no baker. I can barely open a bag of flour without there being some sort of catastrophe. These are easy enough to make that even I could do them. About the hardest part is trying to get the balls of dough for each roll roughly the same sizes. They don’t have to be perfect. In fact, non-perfect dough balls kind of adds to the ‘made at home’ feel that these rolls have.

Rapid Rolls

Perfect For The Holidays

This recipe for rapid rolls makes a big ole batch. So it is perfect for a family get-together! The rolls are just as great the next day so don’t worry that it makes so many.

You can freeze any leftovers and re-heat later.

Also, the dough is (supposedly) great as a pizza dough. I’ll try that next!

Rapid Rolls
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Rapid Rolls

These rapid rolls are superb! They are flaky and sweet. Perfect for soppin’, or biscuits and gravy, or even as slider rolls. They are also very easy to make.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword rolls
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 165kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

  • 3 packets active dry yeast .25 ounce packets, or about 6 3/4 teaspoons jarred yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour you might need more

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place warm water into the bowl of a mixer fitted with a mixing paddle.
  • Add the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbling.
  • Add in the honey,
  • Turn the mixer on low.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of the butter, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and both eggs.
  • Begin adding the flour, slowly. After about 4 cups keep an eye on the mixture as you add more dough. You want the dough to be only slightly sticky, forming a ball that does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Shape the dough into a large log and cut into thirds.
  • Then cut each third in half, for a total of 6 pieces. Cut each portion in half again, and then one more time. You'll end up with 24 pieces all roughly the same size.
  • Form dough pieces into small balls.
  • Lightly butter a 12″ cast-iron skillet.
  • Add dough balls. Let rise for 20 minutes or until they double in size.
  • Brush tops of dough with melted butter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with salt.

Notes

Best served hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread

Oh my goodness this pepperoni pull-apart bread is yummy. Perfect as a side for a spaghetti dinner. Or any dish for that matter. It’s like garlic bread but on a whole new level. Nothing but delicious and crazy easy to make. The insides are nice and pillowy soft. The outside gets a bit of a crust to it. A nice crunch. Of course there’s cheese. Not a ton but you’ll notice it. And glorious pepperoni. Not enough to call this a pizza, but the flavor is there and that’s what we’re after.

Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread

Great Hot Out Of The Oven

This bread is dangerously good. You’ve been warned! You won’t be able to stop eating it. It’s totally irresistible hot-out-of-the-oven.

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Amazon Fresh – Artisan Bake at Home French Style Demi Baguette, 12 oz (2 ct)

If you like pull-apart bread, but want a little more kick than pepperoni, try our roasted jalapeno pull-apart bread. Or try our ham-and-cheese sandwich pull-apart. It’s a great way to make big sandwich in no time at all. For breakfast, make a pan of bacon biscuit pull-aparts.

Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread
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Pepperoni Pull-Apart Bread

Oh my goodness this pepperoni pull-apart bread is yummy. Perfect as a side for a spaghetti dinner. Or any dish for that matter. It’s like garlic bread but on a whole new level. Nothing but delicious and crazy easy to make.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, pepperoni
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 37kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Six in the Suburbs

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • pepperoni slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut vertical incisions into the bread every 3/4".
  • Cut almost through the dough, but not all the way.
  • Stuff pepperoni slices, to taste, into the slits.
  • Combine the butter and Italian seasoning and brush over the top of the dough and into the slits.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top of dough and into the slits.
  • Heat in 350 F oven until the cheese has melted.

Notes

Also great with pepper jack or Swiss cheeses.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Olive Cheese Bread

Looking for a change from the “usual” garlic cheese bread? This olive cheese bread is salty, and cheesy, with just a little onion bite. My wife absolutely loves olives, so this was a major hit with her. It’s salty. Briny. Kinda cheesy. If you love olives even a bit as much as my wife, you’ll enjoy this bread too. It’s like olive heaven in every bite!

Olive Cheese Bread

The Next Time…

Next time I make this olive cheese bread, I might kick it up even further by using stuffed olives. I can see where jalapeno-stuffed or garlic-stuffed olives would really take this over the top. I’d also use pepper jack cheese instead of Monterrey jack just for a little more heat.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my jalapeno popper garlic cheese bread.

Olive Cheese Bread
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Olive Cheese Bread

Looking for a change from the “usual” garlic cheese bread? This olive cheese bread is salty, and cheesy, with just a little onion bite
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, cheese, olives
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 562kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pimento-stuffed green olives pimento, jalapeno, or garlic-stuffed, sliced
  • 6 ounces black olives pitted, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 loaf French bread split in half horizontally

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Place all but the bread in a bowl and stir gently until combined.
  • Spoon mixture onto bread halves.
  • Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread starts to turn golden.

Notes

Try your favorite stuffed olives or a variety!

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Italian Herb Skillet Bread

Rhodes dinner rolls make for a great, easy accompaniment to any meal. This Italian herb skillet bread version kicks them up a bit by topping them with savory herbs. The bread is soft. It smells amazing while its baking. And the flavor is over-the-top fantastic. And there’s nothing easier to make, either!

Italian Herb Skillet Bread

The Perfect Rolls

You can substitute any seasonings you prefer on your Italian herb skillet bread. I found these rolls to be quite yummy with a honey-flavored BBQ rub too. If you don’t have an 8″ skillet, you can make these in a high-rimmed metal baking pan (such as a cake pan). Just make sure the roll dough balls are about 2″ apart. You have to give the rolls space to rise perfectly. Otherwise you won’t end up with perfect bread!

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

Also try my garlic Parmesan skillet bread and my rapid rolls, also made in the skillet.

Italian Herb Skillet Bread
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Italian Herb Skillet Bread

Rhodes dinner rolls make for a great, easy accompaniment to any meal. This Italian herb skillet bread version kicks them up a bit by topping them with savory herbs.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, herbs, Italian, skillet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 7
Calories 847kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Rhodes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly grease an 8″ cast iron skillet with shortening (or butter).
  • Place rolls in skillet, starting with one in the middle and the rest around it in a circle. The rolls should be about 2″ apart.
  • Cover the skillet with a towel and place in a warm place.
  • Let rolls rise until touching, 4-5 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Combine the herbs with the butter.
  • Gently brush the mixture onto the tops of the rolls.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Add a little honey to the herb butter mixture before brushing onto the tops for a sweeter bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 847kcal | Carbohydrates: 141g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1614mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 582mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

This garlic Parmesan skillet bread is a great way to make a big batch of tasty, savory bread for dinner. It looks cool and is just about as no-fuss as you can get. I cooked the bread in a cast iron skillet, which I think gives the bread a bit more of a crust on the bottom, but you can use a saute pan that is able to handle 350 F in the oven (most can).

Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

Change It Up. Or Don’t.

I can see making this using cheddar instead of Parmesan, and perhaps a little Cajun seasoning instead of Italian for something a little different. Don’t get me wrong, garlic Parmesan skillet bread is delicious as it is. It’s just fun sometimes to change things up a bit.

This bread is best made in a cast iron skillet.

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

Also try my Italian herb skillet bread.

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from The Plain Chicken.

Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread
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Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread

This garlic Parmesan skillet bread is a great way to make a big batch of tasty, savory bread for dinner. It looks cool and is just about as no-fuss as you can get. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, garlic Parmesan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 263kcal
Author From The Plain Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 can flaky buttermilk biscuits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Melt butter in an 8″ cast iron skillet (or saute pan).
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Add the garlic, seasoning, and cheese.
  • Stir, coating the bottom and sides of the pan with the mixture.
  • Tear biscuits into 1/4ths and toss into pan. Just put them in there in any order you want.
  • Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

I also like to substitute Cajun seasoning for the Italian seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

It’s pumpkin time! And that means quick, easy pumpkin pull-apart bread. Moist, pumpkin-y, cinnamon-y, and guaranteed to disappear very, very quickly. I made a ‘loaf’ for my wife to take to work (you don’t have to reheat it and it doesn’t require refrigeration if you devour it within two days, which you will) and share. It was gone in no time at all!

Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

Use The Right Pan

The only tricky part when making this pumpkin pull-apart bread is if your bread pan is bigger than the bread. Like mine was. Your bread will fall and you’ll end up with a loaf of sadness if you let it. The solution for me was to grab a piece of foil, wad it up into a ball, and place it in the space between the end of the ‘loaf’ and the end of the bread pan. No bread sadness here, just great fall-flavor yumminess!

Halloween is my favorite day of the year! I love carving pumpkins! I admit I usually buy too many pumpkins and end up on a carving marathon the day of Halloween. By trick-or-treat time I’m worn out but it’s worth it!

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Love pumpkin? Me too. And I love my triple-layer pumpkin spice pie too!

Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread
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Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

It’s pumpkin time! And that means quick, easy pumpkin pull-apart bread. Moist, pumpkiny, cinnamony, and guaranteed to disappear very, very quickly. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, pumpkin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 servings
Calories 164kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Crazy for Crust

Equipment

Ingredients

For the pull-apart bread

For the glaze

Instructions

For the pull-apart bread

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Spray a bread pan with non-stick spray. Note: I used a non-stick bread pan and did not have to spray it.
  • In a bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup of the sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and egg.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon.
  • Open the can of biscuits and separate them. Cut each one in half, horizontally.
  • Sprinkle each side of each biscuit half with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • Take a biscuit and liberally brush one side with the pumpkin mixture. Place into the bread pan on edge, with the non-pumpkin side towards the end.
  • Keep adding brushed biscuits into the pan, packing them in on end. They’ll look like a row of hockey pucks when you are done. When you are done, if there is extra space in your pan wad up a piece of foil and add it to keep the ‘loaf’ from falling.
  • Place into the oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until the outside is done. The internal temperature should be 190 F or more, but the insides will be gooey and soft, thanks to the pumpkin puree.
  • Let the bread cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.

For the glaze

  • Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.

Notes

You cannot substitute other types of biscuits for the Grands.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1847IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Subway Bread

I made a copycat version of Subway’s Italian BMT sandwich early last year. And it was good, mighty good… But, I used a loaf of French bread I picked up at my local grocery store. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just has been nagging at me ever since. It just wasn’t quite like the real Subway bread. But this copycat Subway bread is. And it makes all the difference in the world. Every sandwich I made with this bread was to die for. Perfect.

Copycat Subway Bread

Even I Can Make This

I should add that I can’t bake. I’ve had numerous failures. Many more failures than successes. But, I don’t give up. This recipe for a copycat Subway bread is actually very easy, though not quite fool-proof. Even if you’re a bad baker like I am you can pull it off.

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If you’ve even been to Schlotsky’s, try my copycat of their bread and signature sandwich too. If you’re jonesin’ for a Subway classic, make my copycat Subway chipotle southwest sauce.

Copycat Subway Bread
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Copycat Subway Bread

Every sandwich I made with this bread was to die for. Perfect.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, copycat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 3 loaves
Calories 492kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place warm water, yeast, sugar, salt and olive oil into the bowl of a mixer with a dough hook and let stand for 5 minutes until well bloomed.
  • Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and mix for 3-5 minutes until combined.
  • Add 1 more cup of flour and mix until combined.
  • Continue adding flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough is nice and soft, about 8 minutes. It should not stick to the sides of the bowl, but will stick a bit to the bottom. If it crumbles and falls apart, it is too dry, so add water (a teaspoon at a time) with the mixer running until the consistency is correct.
  • Lightly flour a work surface. Knead the dough until it is smooth and soft. This took me 5 or so minutes. It’s a workout, too, but worth it. Don’t give up!
  • Wipe out the mixer bowl and wipe with a paper towel that has been very lightly oiled.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and return to the mixer bowl. Cover with wrap and let rise in a warm place for one half to one hour or until it has doubled in size.
  • Line a baking sheet pan (or two) with parchment paper.
  • Dump the dough onto your lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equally sized pieces.
  • Shape (roll) each dough piece until it is a 9″ long loaf that is roughly the same thickness all over. Mine came out about 1 1/2″ – 2″ thick.
  • Transfer dough to the baking sheet, keeping them 2″ apart. I needed two pans.
  • Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Place in a warm place and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • When loaves have doubled, remove plastic wrap and bake for 25 minutes.
  • When loaves are done, remove from the oven and immediately rub the tops with the stick of butter. You don’t need much, but you do want to rub the entire top of the loaf. This will give the loaves the perfect crust and texture.
  • Cover with a clean towel and let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Slice as desired and enjoy!

Notes

This bread also makes for great garlic bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1332mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

Until 15 minutes ago, our gotta-have-it-garlic bread was our favorite garlic bread. This chipotle garlic cheese bread is similar in that, boy, is it ever packed with flavor, but oh does it ever bring the cheese. It reminds me of the garlic cheese bread Pizza Hut used to have on the menu but with ten times the flavor and cheese (which reminds me… be sure to check out my copycat of Pizza Hut’s pan pizza). It’s seriously over the top, but really, when you make garlic cheese bread are you thinking ‘healthy’? It’s an indulgence. And then some.

Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

Make Ahead, Enjoy Later

You can make this chipotle garlic cheese bread ahead of time. Just wrap it in foil (loosely, so that the cheese doesn’t stick to the foil) and keep it in the fridge. When you’re ready to reheat it just toss it in a 350 F oven for 10-15 minutes until hot. Let it cool slightly before slicing or the ooey gooey cheese will run all over the place.

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Also try my buttery garlic herb knots, grilled garlic cheese bread and my super-easy garlic-cheese crescent rolls.

Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread
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Chipotle Garlic Cheese Bread

This chipotle garlic cheese bread is packed with flavor, and oh does it ever bring the cheese.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, garlic bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 314kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder or more
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¾ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 large French bread halved horizontally

Instructions

  • Combine the butter and chipotle chili powder in a large bowl. Add more seasoning if you want it spicier.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the bread (and parsley garnish). Gently fold to combine.
  • Place bread halves onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the cheese mixture onto the bread. Don’t be shy. If you have leftover mixture consider yourself lucky (not all loaves are the same size, so it happens!).
  • Place bread under the broiler until starting to brown, 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with parsley and slicing for serving.

Notes

Substitute pepper jack for the cheddar for a nice little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough. I’m not that great at tying knots into raw dough strips, it would seem. But that didn’t matter a bit. These buttery garlic herb knots came out tasting perfect.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Get To Dippin’!

For the marinara I used my absolutely go-to homemade pizza sauce. It has the perfect pizza sauce flavor. I make it by the gallon (well, it seems that way at least) and freeze it in small portions so I always have it on hand. It’s perfect for dipping a few buttery garlic herb knots.

Serve a little warmed pizza sauce or marinara on the side for dipping the bread. I use these little sauce dipping cups. They’re the perfect single-serve size!

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Also try my easy cheesy breadsticks.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots
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Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, garlic, rolls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 knots
Calories 59kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the thyme, rosemary, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and the garlic powder.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Remove pizza crusts from tubes and unroll onto the surface. Roll out into rectangles.
  • Brush tops of dough with butter mixture. Fold dough over on top of itself.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut each dough in half, then repeat until you have 8 strips about an inch wide. You don’t have to get too particular in how wide they are on how straight they are cut.
  • Grab ends of each strip and ‘tie’ them into a knot. Gently, don’t pull on the ends real hard or the dough will break.
  • Lay knots onto a baking sheet (you’ll need two pans) sprayed with non-stick spray. Fold the tips of the dough under the knots so they don’t cook too fast.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or longer depending on how golden brown you want your knots.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

Also great dipped in Ranch dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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