Warm Sourdough Pull Apart Bread with Cheese and Jam

Pull apart bread doesn’t last long when brie and jam are involved. Picture warm sourdough stuffed with gooey cheese and just enough sweetness. It’s the easiest appetizer, no fancy steps, no pile of dishes, just melty goodness in under 30 minutes.

 

Cheesy Pull Apart Bread with Jam

Warm sourdough on its own is already a treat, but add in cubes of creamy brie and a swipe of jam and suddenly you have an appetizer that everyone hovers around. The gooey cheese pulls like a dream, the sweet jam gives a little pop, and the whole loaf disappears before you know it.

That’s why I love making this one for holiday parties, it looks fancy but takes hardly any effort. And don’t forget about it for game days. If you’re planning a spread, you might want to check out a few more of my favorite appetizers to round out the table.

If you’ve ever had my cheesy biscuit bread, you know it’s soft and fluffy, perfect with a bowl of chili. Or the lemon blueberry bread, which is really breakfast disguised as dessert. This version? Totally different. The sourdough gives it that crisp bite, the brie melts into every crack, and the jam makes it feel just a little special without being fussy.

I made this once for a small get-together thinking it might be too much bread. Nope. Not a single crumb was left on the platter.

Which bread actually works best?

I’m picky about this. You need something with a crust that can hold up to all that melted cheese. Sourdough is perfect and you can usually grab a small round loaf that’s the right size. If that’s not available, French bread or even a crusty boule will do. Just avoid the super soft sandwich breads, you need a little structure to hold everything together. 

Why I keep coming back to this recipe

It’s ridiculously easy. You score the bread, melt a little butter, stuff in cheese, and bake. That’s it. No mixing bowls stacked in the sink, no waiting for dough to rise. The whole thing takes 20 minutes. And it feels a little different than the usual garlic bread you’ve probably had a dozen times. This one’s gooey, slightly sweet, and just plain fun to pull apart with your hands.

While it might be messy to eat, clean up is a breeze. You literally only need a knife and a bowl to melt butter, could it get any easier?

A few must-have ingredients

You don’t need much to pull this off, but here are the stars:

• Sourdough bread – crusty, round, and just sturdy enough.
  
• Brie – creamy, melty, rind and all.
  
• Jam – raspberry, apricot, strawberry, cranberry… whatever you like best.
  

You’ll also want butter, maybe some herbs, and a little crunch. Peek at the recipe card for the full list and step-by-step instructions.

Easy Steps for Making This Cheesy Bread

Step 1: Get ready

Preheat the oven to 350º. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a 9 x 13 baking pan.

Step 2: Slice the bread

Step 3: Butter it up

Step 4: Stuff with cheese and jam

Step 5: More butter and bake

Combine the rest of the butter with brown sugar and pecans in a small bowl and spread it over the loaf. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown.

Grab it right off the parchment and set it on a platter. People will be reaching in before you’ve even set it down.

Pro tip: The easiest way to cut the bread is with a serrated knife. A serrated knife glides through the bread without crushing it while a regular knife will squash the bread.

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