Bloomin' Pizza Bread

By á-5233

Ingredients

• 1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread
• 12-16 ounces mozzarella or Provolone cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package pepperonis, halved
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• pizza/marinara sauce for dipping

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise without cutting through the bottom crust. This can be a little tricky going the second way but the bread is very forgiving.

Place bread on a foil-lined baking sheet and insert cheese slices and pepperonis between cuts. Combine butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Drizzle or brush over bread with a pastry brush. Sprinkle bread with Parmesan cheese.

Wrap bread completely in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap the bread and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and pepperonis are a little crispy.