Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread. Halloween treats don’t have to be sweet. Make a batch of this cheesy pull apart bread as an appetizer or to have with spaghetti!

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Hi, friends!! What do you prefer – sweet or savory treats? I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so when we were challenged with making a Halloween-themed snack, I went with savory! Your family will love this easy pull apart bread that is pumpkin shaped! It’s perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving!!

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The Easiest, Cheesiest Pull Apart Bread

Your kids are going to go crazy for this cheesy bread. It’s even better than breadsticks! You only need a few ingredients and it’s perfect on it’s own as an appetizer or make it along with spaghetti!

Save Time By Using Pre-Made Dough

Of course you can make up a batch of dough to make these pull apart rolls, or just pick up a package of Rhodes Rolls! They are in the frozen section of the store. When you are ready to make this recipe, simply take the frozen Rhodes rolls out of the freezer and let them thaw for 2-3 hours on your counter. OR take the package out of the freezer the night before and let them thaw out overnight in your fridge!

What Ingredients Are Needed to Make Cheesy Pull Apart Bread?

You only need a few ingredients to make these gooey, cheesy rolls with aa crusty outside and soft inside.

• Rhodes Frozen Rolls
• Parchment Paper
• 8 string cheese sticks (I used the whole milk string cheese to make this as cheesy as possible)
• 4 T. butter
• 6 cloves of garlic, herbs.
• 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
• Basil for the pumpkin leaves (if you want to make your bread pumpkin-shaped)
• Marinara sauce – for dipping

Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls Tips

Here are a few tips I learned while making this recipe.

• Use parchment paper instead of greasing your baking sheet.
• Take each uncooked roll and flatten it with your hands, put the piece of cheese in the middle and fold the edges over the cheese. Then roll it into a ball and place it seam-side on the baking sheet.
• Place each roll on the cookie sheet so each roll is barely touching the next roll.
• Take the rolls out after 16-18 minutes of baking at 400-degrees. You might want to turn the baking sheet about half way so the rolls are evenly cooked. My rolls in the middle were a little undercooked so I suggest cooking until they are all browned on the edges.
• I added garlic to my butter and then some additional herbs that you like.

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheesy Pull Apart Bread. Halloween treats don't have to be sweet. Make a batch of this cheesy pull apart bread as an appetizer or to have with spaghetti!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Keyword cheesy bread, fall appetizer, halloeen appetizer, pull apart bread, pull apart cheesy bread, pumpkin-shaped bread, sweet dip, cream cheese dip, pumpkin dip, cheese ball, cream cheese ball, pumpkin pie dip, fall dip, thanksgiving dip, thanksgiving appetizer

Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 1 package Rhodes frozen rolls (30)
• 8 sticks string cheese, cut into 30 pieces
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 cloves garlic
• herbs, to taste
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• marinara sauce (for dipping)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Unthaw the frozen rolls by taking them out of the freezer and letting thaw on the counter for 2 hours. Or take them out of the freezer and put in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.

2. Line baking tray with parchment paper.

3. Take a roll, flatten it with your hand. Then insert a piece of string cheese inside and fold the edges over the cheese and roll into a ball.

4. Place the rolled dough ball on the parchment paper. Do the same steps for each roll and place them touching each other in a circle. Start at the edge and work your way inside until you have a circle shape of dough balls.

5. I also used the leftover dough to make a pumpkin stem. I put 1/2 string cheese stick inside the stem.

6. Put 1 egg in a small dish and add 1/4 cup water. Whisk to combine. Then use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the dough balls.

7. Put dough in oven at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Take them out when all rolls are browned on top. You might need to rotate the baking dish half way through.

8. Once dough is cooked, place rolls on serving dish. Add pumpkin stem.

9. Microwave butter, garlic, herbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Brush this over the top of the hot rolls.

10. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top and serve while it's hot. Add a side of marinara or pesto sauce to dip. Enjoy!

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