Festival Foods Recipe: Spicy Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

• 1 (16 oz.) loaf of sourdough bread
• 4 oz. Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
• ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• 1 ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, divided
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1. Preheat grill to 350°F. With a sharp knife, cut a grid into the top of the loaf, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the bread. Place bread onto a large sheet of foil.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 tsp. of red pepper flakes until well combined.
3. Spread cream cheese into the cuts of the bread. Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese, pushing cheese into crevices as well.
4. Sprinkle loaf with remaining red pepper flakes. Wrap bread in foil and place on the grill and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, unwrap the top of the foil and allow to grill for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from grill, garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Customize this pull apart bread by using different types of bread and cheese.

Oven directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. With a sharp knife, cut a grid into the top of the loaf, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the bread. Place bread onto a large sheet of foil on top of a baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 tsp. of red pepper flakes until well combined.
3. Spread cream cheese into the cuts of the bread. Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese, pushing cheese into crevices as well.
4. Sprinkle loaf with remaining red pepper flakes. Wrap bread in foil and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, unwrap the top of the foil and allow to bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Per Serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 11g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 480mg, Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 1g, Includes 0g Added Sugars), Protein 14g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 20%, Iron 2%, Potassium 2%

*Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.