Ingredients You’ll Need
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 egg
Filling
- 300–400g ground beef or chicken (or sausage)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt & pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- ½ cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup cheddar (optional)
Topping
- Melted butter
- Dried oregano or parsley
- Extra cheese
## What Makes This Bread Special
The secret is:
Each dough ball is stuffed individually.
Then arranged tightly in a pan.
So when baked:
They stick together
But still pull apart easily
It creates:
Crispy outside
Soft inside
Cheesy middle
Basically edible happiness.
## Step 1 – Prepare the Dough
In a bowl mix:
- Warm milk
- Sugar
- Yeast
Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Now add:
- Flour
- Salt
- Egg
- Oil
Mix and knead 8–10 minutes.
Until dough becomes:
Soft
Smooth
Elastic
Not sticky.
If sticky → add tiny flour.
## Step 2 – Let It Rise
Cover dough.
Rest 1 hour in warm place.
It should double in size.
This makes bread fluffy and airy.
Don’t rush this step.
Rise = softness.
## Step 3 – Cook the Filling
While dough rises, cook filling.
In a pan:
Add oil → onion → garlic → meat
Cook until browned.
Add:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Herbs
- Sauce
Simmer 5 minutes.
Let cool slightly.
Hot filling melts dough too early.
So cool first.
## Step 4 – Divide the Dough
Punch air out gently.
Divide into small balls.
About golf-ball size.
Usually 12–15 pieces.
More pieces = more pull-apart fun.
## Step 5 – Stuff Each Ball
Flatten one dough ball.
Add:
- Spoon filling
- Little cheese
Seal tightly.
Pinch edges closed.
Roll smooth.
Repeat for all.
This step is oddly satisfying.
Like tiny stuffed pillows 😄
## Step 6 – Arrange in Baking Dish
Grease a round or oval dish.
Place stuffed balls side by side.
Not too tight but touching slightly.
They will expand while baking.
Brush tops with melted butter.
Sprinkle herbs.
Add cheese on top.
Now it already looks amazing.
## Step 7 – Bake
Preheat oven:
180°C / 350°F
Bake:
25–30 minutes
Until:
Golden brown
Cheese melted
Bread fluffy
Top should look crispy and cheesy like your photo.
Kitchen smell = insane.
## Step 8 – Cool Slightly & Serve
Let rest 5–10 minutes.
Then pull apart pieces.
Watch the cheese stretch.
Pure food therapy moment 😍
Serve warm always.
Best texture when fresh.
## Texture & Taste Breakdown
Let’s talk bite:
Outside → golden crust
Inside → soft fluffy bread
Center → juicy savory filling
Cheese → melty & stretchy
It’s basically mini stuffed pizzas inside bread.
So comforting. So satisfying.
You won’t stop at one.
Impossible.
## Flavor Variations You Can Try
This recipe is super flexible.
Chicken Version
Use shredded chicken + BBQ sauce
Sausage Version
Use spicy sausage
Veggie
Spinach + mushrooms + cheese
Pepperoni Pizza Style
Pepperoni + mozzarella + sauce
Cheese Only
Triple cheese for kids
Spicy
Add chili flakes or jalapeños
Same dough. Endless fillings.
## Pro Tips for Perfect Bread
These tips change everything:
Tip 1
Don’t overstuff or balls open
Tip 2
Seal dough tightly
Tip 3
Let dough rise fully
Tip 4
Brush butter for golden color
Tip 5
Serve warm for cheese stretch
Little tricks = big difference.
## What to Serve With It
Great with:
- Soup
- Salad
- Pasta
- Chili
- Or alone as snack
It’s very filling already.
Perfect for sharing.
Or not sharing… your choice 😂
## Storage Tips
Fridge:
3 days airtight
Reheat:
Oven 5–7 min (best)
Microwave works but softer
Freezer:
Up to 2 months
Great for meal prep.
## Final Thoughts
This cheesy stuffed pull-apart bread is one of those recipes that makes everyone gather around the table.