Nathan Turner’s Italian Cheesy Pull-apart Bread Recipe

Nathan Turner, decorator, cook and author.

Last weekend I had a chance to meet home decorator, cook and author at the Rejuvenation Costa Mesa Grand Opening party. I just had to get his book because I like to support authors and also because the recipes inside look divine. And I am hear to tell you after taking one look through, my husband and I just had to try his Italian cheesy pull-apart sourdough bread recipe because it was just jumping out of the page. This would be a fantastic party dish. What is better than pulling out a hot loaf of fresh sourdough bread stuffed with fresh herbs, three kinds of cheeses and butter AND olive oil?! Not much!

Here is what you will need:

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 pound loaf sourdough bread

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. I prefer cold-pressed olive oil and it is better for you (retains the good essential fatty acids)

Saute onion for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Remove from heat and stir well.

In a mixing bowl, combine the Gruyere, Cheddar and Parmesan and put aside.

Make a crosshatch of cuts all over the loaf. Make sure you cut deep enough as we didn’t this time around. You want the delicious sauce to seep through the loaf. Just be sure not to cut all the way to the bottom (he recommends about 1/2 from the bottom).

Spoon the herb oil mixture all over the loaf and in between the cuts. Sprinkle cheese all over the loaf, pushing it down in between the cuts, packing it tightly and making sure to keep the cheese inside the loaf. Wrap in foil and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Oh boy! Super easy dish to pull out at your next party and it smells and tastes amazing! Enjoy!

Be sure to check out Nathan Turner’s I Love California book! From gorgeous decor tips to recipes like this one, his book would make a great holiday gift. And if you want to check out the gorgeous items Rejuvenation Costa Mesa carries be sure to stop by here.