Hasselback Bread: the delicious cheesy snack to serve for any occasion

Whether you serve it as a tasty appetizer or enjoy it as a deliciously cheesy snack, everyone is sure to love this fantastic Hasselback bread recipe. Perfectly golden brown, crispy and crunchy on the outside, and packed with cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, Hasselback bread is hard to resist.

This delicious pull-apart appetizer is super easy to make and even easier to customize. Change up the filling to suit your tastes. Serve up cheesy Hasselback bread on game day, at potlucks or barbecues, or any time you've got a large crowd to feed.

What is a Hasselback?

Hasselback refers to the way the bread is sliced, with cuts being made along the length of the loaf but without slicing completely through it. Originally, the recipe was used for potatoes and was developed by a Swedish restaurant in the 1950s.

Cheesy Hasselback Bread Ingredients

Use a good-quality French or Italian loaf to make your Hasselback bread, ideally something soft on the inside, with a crusty outside.

You'll also need butter, olive oil, plus some Worcestershire sauce, garlic, freshly chopped herbs like parsley, and a blend of cheeses.

This recipe calls for mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar, but you can use any combination you like.

How to Serve Hasselback Bread

You can serve Hasselback bread with just about anything, but it's especially good with saucy dishes. Enjoy it with pasta dishes, stews, and soups, and use it to mop up your bowl. It also makes a great appetizer that you can tear and share.

Tips for the Best Hasselback Bread

Grate the cheese yourself. This will help it melt more evenly and give you the best cheesy Hasselback bread.

Use any type of cheese you like. Gouda, gruyere, Jack, Havarti, blue cheese, and smoked cheeses would all be excellent in Hasselback bread.

You can also switch up the herbs you use. Try rosemary, thyme, tarragon, basil, or sage.

Make an even heartier version by crumbling cooked bacon, chorizo, or sausage into the cuts. Veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes would also be tasty options.

How to Store Hasselback Bread

Wrap leftover Hasselback bread and store it in the fridge for three to 4 days. Reheat it in the oven when you're ready to enjoy it again.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F. Line a baking dish with foil.

Combine Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a bowl.

Make 1/2-inch slices every inch along the loaf, making sure not to cut all the way through the bread.

Drizzle the mixture into the slices.

Place the cheeses in between each slice.

Add the second cheese.

Add parmesan on top.

Loosely wrap the loaf in foil.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Loosen the foil and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.