Cheesy Pancetta Pull Apart Bread - perfect for celebrations
This Cheesy Pancetta Pull Apart Bread is perfect for celebrations, upcoming holidays, and gatherings. These are the top reasons why we like it so much:
- use your favorite bread
- the bread is beautifully cut and generously stuffed with cheese and pancetta
- the gremolata sauce adds freshness and character
- perfect for picnics and celebrations
- serve as an appetizer or snack
Essential ingredients
Here you will find a list of essential ingredients needed for the recipe. The whole recipe with the ingredients and method is below.
Bread - This recipe is made with bread called Jelen (from Žito). Feel free to use your favorite rustic loaf of bread. It can be white bread or whole wheat bread.
Pancetta - we love using pancetta or feel free to use your favorite bacon.
Cheese - it's essential to use a type of cheese that melts well. We love using Edam, Gouda, or Mozzarella.
Gremolata sauce - adds a little character. It's made with oil, butter, garlic, and parsley.
Storing
We don't recommend storing this Cheesy Pancetta Pull Apart Bread. It's best to serve it as soon as possible, while it's still warm.
How to make Cheesy Pancetta Pull Apart Bread at home (video)
Check this quick short video to learn how to make Cheesy Pancetta Pull Apart Bread at home.
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METHOD
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preparation
Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 200 °C / 390 °F.
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cut the bread and pan-fry pancetta
Cut the bread loaf in a (2 centimeters) 1-inch grid pattern without slicing through and place it on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Add pancetta cut into cubes to a pan and place over medium heat. Pan-fry for about 5 minutes or until the pancetta is golden-brown and crunchy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to eliminate any excess fat.
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gremolata sauce
Add olive oil and butter to the same pan. The pan shouldn't be on the stove. Add diced garlic and chopped parsley. Stir to combine; the butter should melt.
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bake and serve
Stuff the bread with shredded cheese and pan-fried pancetta, and pour the prepared garlic parsley sauce all over the bread. Bake the loaf covered with foil for 20 - 25 minutes at 200 °C / 390 °F. Serve immediately.
