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A crusty sourdough boule sliced in a crosshatch pattern, brushed with garlic herb butter and stuffed with creamy burrata, then baked until golden and pull-apart tender, ideal as a sharing starter or…
Prep
15m
Cook
32m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 47m
Ingredients
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1 large sourdough boule
6 tbsp unsalted butter — softened
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic — minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp kosher salt
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
225 g burrata cheese — torn into pieces
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped
1 tsp fresh basil — chopped
1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes — optional
fresh basil leaves — for garnish
extra grated Parmesan cheese — for garnish
marinara sauce — for serving
Instructions
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the sourdough boule into a crosshatch pattern, cutting almost to the bottom without slicing all the way through.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the softened butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter mixture generously between all the bread cuts.
- 5
Stuff the bread with the burrata pieces, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan, distributing the cheese evenly throughout.
- 6
Wrap the loaf loosely in foil and bake for .
- 7
Uncover the bread and bake for an additional 10–, until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and crisp.
- 8
Brush the hot bread with the melted butter and sprinkle with the parsley, basil, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- 9
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
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serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-08-17
Edited 8/17/2026, 10:52:11 AM
