Go Back
Football-shaped cheesy stuffed garlic pull-apart bread for game day.

Football Shaped Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread

This Football Shaped Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Pull Apart Bread is the perfect game-day snack, combining gooey mozzarella, garlic butter, and warm, fluffy dough into an irresistible dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Cheese
  • 1 lb pizza dough Can use store-bought for convenience.
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes Feel free to swap with other cheeses.
Garlic Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Toasting garlic adds flavor.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For Dipping
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into small squares.
  3. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each square.
  4. Pinch the dough to seal it, then shape each piece into a ball.
  5. Arrange the dough balls in a football shape on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt.
  2. Brush this flavorful mixture over the dough balls.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Leftovers last 3–4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to a month and reheat in the oven. Experiment with different fillings like pepperoni or veggies and try making a vegan version with plant-based cheese.