Description
At its core, Cheesy Jalapeño Pull-Apart Bread is a shareable bread dish where small dough pieces are baked together in a pan with melted butter, garlic, herbs, cheese, and jalapeños. The result is a fluffy, golden bread that you can “pull apart” with your hands. Each bite bursts with flavor — buttery, garlicky, spicy, and cheesy all at once.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Base (choose one):
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough or
- Homemade yeast dough (your favorite soft roll recipe)
Flavor Mix-ins:
- 1 stick melted butter
- 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to your heat preference)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Optional: ½ cup cream cheese, bacon bits, or sour cream for extra richness
Instructions
1. Prep the Dough
- Cut biscuit dough into quarters, or roll homemade dough into small balls.
- Toss dough pieces in melted butter mixed with garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
2. Add Cheese & Jalapeños
- In a large bowl, mix dough pieces with chopped jalapeños and shredded cheese.
- For extra gooeyness, fold in cream cheese or a dollop of sour cream.
3. Assemble in Pan
- Grease a loaf pan, bundt pan, or cast iron skillet.
- Layer dough pieces evenly, pressing lightly to compact.
- Sprinkle extra cheese and jalapeños on top.
4. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
5. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Serve warm with ranch, sour cream, or salsa for dipping.
Notes
This Cheesy Jalapeño Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—gooey, spicy, and irresistibly shareable. Perfect for game nights, parties, or as a bold side to your favorite meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Jalapeño Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, Spicy Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, Cheesy Jalapeño Bread Recipe