Best 8 Cheesy Italian Pan Bread Recipes

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Cheesy Italian pan bread is a delectable and versatile dish that combines the irresistible flavors of Italian cuisine with the warmth and comfort of freshly baked bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a family. Whether you prefer a crispy crust, a soft and fluffy interior, or a cheesy, gooey filling, there's a cheesy Italian pan bread recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked bread!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD



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This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was growing up. It goes so well with an Italian meal or alongside a big bowl of soup. -Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and cheese. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each half into a 14-in. loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush loaves with water. Make three diagonal slashes about 1/2 in. deep with a very sharp knife in each loaf. , Fill a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with 1 in. of hot water and place on the bottom oven rack. Bake bread at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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A strong tasting cheese bread.

Provided by roger russell

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups warm water
3 cups bread flour
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Select White Bread or Basic cycle. Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 337.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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Round out your favorite Italian meal with a buttery loaf of this crusty Italian Cheese Bread from Angie Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee. "The aroma and flavor of this quick and classic side are wonderful," she promises. "We like to dip our slices in olive oil, fresh ground pepper and Parmesan cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Spread butter over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the cheese, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over bread. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHEESY ITALIAN OATMEAL PAN BREAD



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I found this recipe on the back of a bag of Pillsbury flour. This bread has great texture and flavor and looks good as well. I made mine on a round baking stone so it was shaped more like a pizza. The bread is at its most amazing when it's fresh from the oven, but it's still soft and flavorful the morning after - I know because I ate some for breakfast! Prep time includes rising/resting. Eight servings is an estimate - our family of four ate about half of it at one meal (served alongside pasta).

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons butter
4 -5 cups flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Spray 13*9 baking pan with no stick spray (other pans work as well - I used a large round baking stone with great success).
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan (or in the microwave); stir in rolled oats and butter.
  • Cool to about 100 degrees (I got impatient and added a couple of ice cubes to cool it down quicker).
  • Combine sugar, salt, yeast and 1 1/2 cups of the flour in a large mixing bowl, blend well.
  • Add rolled oats mixture and egg. Blend at a low speed with an electric mixer till moistened, beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • By hand, stir in 1 3/4 cup to 2 1/2 cups flour and the mozzarella cheese to form a stiff dough.
  • (*I just put everything in my standing mixer bowl and mixed it with the dough hook.).
  • If kneading by hand, knead in 1/2-3/4 cup flour on a floured surface till dough is smooth and elastic.
  • (Depending on your flour, humidity in your home, etc., you may need more or less flour - you want a smooth, elastic dough that is not too sticky.).
  • Shape dough into a ball and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Punch down dough and press into prepared pan. Using a very sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1 1/2 inches apart, cutting completely through the dough (I didn't cut all the way through and it pulled apart just fine).
  • Repeat in opposite direction, creating a diamond pattern.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place till light and doubled in size (about 45 minutes - less if you use rapid rise yeast).
  • Heat oven to 375. Uncover dough, redefine diamond pattern if you like.
  • Combine parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and garlic powder and set aside.
  • Spoon 2-4 T of butter across the dough.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes.
  • Brush remaining butter over partially baked bread.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan/herb mixture. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, till golden brown.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 781.1, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 12.8

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES



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A cheesy Italian starter, perfect for dipping in ranch or marinara sauce.

Provided by LoveFood

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 (1 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine yeast mixture with vegetable oil, salt, and half the flour in a large mixing bowl; stir mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place risen dough into an 8x8-inch square baking pan. Cover the top of the dough with Italian salad dressing mix and sprinkle loaf with oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. About 5 minutes before bread is finished baking, sprinkle the loaf with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; bake until cheese has melted. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1559.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD



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This is more like a version of garlic bread or cheese bread. It's actually something I learned to make from my partner. It goes great with Italian dishes or creamy casseroles. For the bread, I'd suggest a crunchy type of bread, like French bread or a baguette. For the dressing, I use Kraft Fat-Free Zesty Italian dressing. Any type of Italian dressing would work.

Provided by PdxBarb

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 slices bread
8 teaspoons Italian salad dressing
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Slice the bread into thick slices (about 1/2 inch thick).
  • Place on baking sheet. Put about a tsp or so of Italian dressing on each slice and spread it around. Let it soak in a little bit.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each slice. I've used cheddar, co-jack and slices of mozzarella with good results.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Your time may vary due to size and dryness of the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 678.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.9

LITTLE CAESAR'S ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD RECIPE



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dough:
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp yeast
1.5 tbsp sugar
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
Other Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of butter (softened)
1/2 tbsp minced garlic cloves (you could use garlic powder)
1.5 cups pizza cheese
Italian Seasoning or Italian Seasoning Blend (see below)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix together water, yeast, sugar.
  • Add in flour and salt.
  • Mix with a dough hook until it comes away from the sides of the bowl - add more flour if necessary.
  • Knead by hand or with dough hook for about five minutes.
  • Cover the dough ball with oil, place in a bowl, cover with plastic, and let rise at room temperature 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Grease 9×13 glass baking dish with butter
  • Press the dough into the pan
  • Spread the softened butter over the top of the dough
  • Spoon the minced garlic evenly over the top of the butter to make the garlic butter topping.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top
  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top
  • Cover with tin foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tin foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 20 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 411 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

CHEESY BREAD WITH MARINARA



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Soft, pillowy bread stuffed with melty mozzarella and dipped in a marinara sauce makes for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish. Here, store-bought sauce is doctored up with a few pantry staples, including dried oregano, garlic and red-pepper flakes, but you can use homemade sauce, too. Slice the bread or let everyone tear off pieces, like they would a fresh baguette, for a more spontaneous, cheese-pull moment. To round out the spread with something green, roast broccolini, broccoli or kale on a sheet pan in the oven as the bread cooks, then dip alongside. For a crunchier exterior, unwrap the bread and cook uncovered for the last 5 minutes.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Italian loaf or rustic baguette
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound mozzarella, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar (optional)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Halve the loaf lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving it attached on one side. Open it, lay it flat and brush the insides with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Tuck in the mozzarella, then sprinkle with salt and ¼ teaspoon oregano. Close, then wrap tightly with foil. Place on a sheet pan, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon oregano and red-pepper flakes over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the marinara sauce and adjust the heat to bring it to a gentle boil, then stir in the sherry vinegar, if using. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the bread is ready, about 15 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl or serve from the pan, and top with grated Parmesan. Slice the bread, or let everyone pull the pieces apart themselves. Keep wrapped until ready to eat.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese will give the bread the best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the bread tough.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will help the bread to be light and airy.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help the bread to cook evenly.
  • Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Italian pan bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, soft and chewy interior, and flavorful cheese filling, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course, this bread is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make bread recipe, be sure to give this cheesy Italian pan bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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