It’s hard to top a classic charcuterie board, but this Pull Apart Bread gives it a run for its money. Filled with cured meats, melty cheese, pepperoncini, and a savory herb spread, it turns all the flavors of your favorite cheese board into a warm, shareable appetizer for game days, gatherings, and holiday entertaining.
INGREDIENTS
1 loaf Italian bread
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
4 to 5 basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp brine from the jar of Pepperoncini, Sliced
1/4 c red onion, sliced
1/4 c Pepperoncini, Sliced
4 oz sliced salami
4 oz sliced provolone
4 oz sliced mozzarella
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Slice the bread at 1-inch intervals without cutting all the way through to the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and pepperoncini brine.
- Spread the mixture between the sliced sections of the bread.
- Alternating the cheese varieties, tuck a slice of cheese into each cut. Then, alternating the salami varieties, insert about five slices into every other cut.
- Place the pepperoncini and red onion slices into the remaining cuts without salami.
- Wrap the loaf tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the exterior is lightly crisp and the cheese is melted.
✨ Want to watch it come together? Check out the recipe video on Instagram for a quick demo.
