Description
Korean Garlic Cheese Bread is a savory and cheesy indulgence combining soft, slightly sweet bread with a rich garlic butter sauce and a gooey mozzarella cheese center. This easy-to-make snack delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors, ideal for snacking, parties, or a fun baking project showcasing Korean street food flair.
Ingredients
Bread
- Brioche or sweet bread rolls – soft, slightly sweet rolls, enough for your portions
Garlic Butter Sauce
- Butter – melted, about 4 tablespoons
- Garlic – 3 cloves, fresh minced
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Parsley – 1 tablespoon, fresh finely chopped
Cheese Filling
- Mozzarella cheese – 1 to 1.5 cups shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the brioche roll into a cross shape, making deep cuts but keeping the bottom intact so the bread can hold the filling without falling apart.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and finely chopped parsley to create a savory and slightly sweet glaze.
- Stuff the Bread with Cheese: Gently pull apart the cuts in the bread and stuff generous amounts of shredded mozzarella cheese into the crevices for gooey, melty goodness.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Brush the prepared garlic butter sauce all over the bread, ensuring the sauce seeps into the cuts to flavor every bite.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Use day-old or fresh soft rolls to ensure the best texture and flavor.
- Stuff enough cheese for stretchiness but avoid overfilling to prevent leaks while baking.
- Use a brush to evenly spread the garlic butter for consistent flavor throughout.
- Watch the baking time to avoid overbrowning or burning.
- Let the bread cool slightly before serving so the cheese sets for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg