Description
Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food fusion – BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Cheesy Bread! This irresistible dish combines tender, slow-cooked pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all nestled inside a crusty French bread loaf. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for gatherings, game days, or anytime you crave something truly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 Crusty French Bread Loaf: Provides the ideal texture and structure to hold all the delicious fillings.
- 2 cups Pulled Pork: Use your favorite slow-cooked, Instant Pot, or oven-roasted pulled pork for maximum flavor.
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce: Choose your preferred barbecue sauce – sweet, tangy, or spicy.
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded for a melty, gooey texture.
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese: Shredded to add richness to the dish.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder: For enhanced flavor.
- 1 tsp Onion Powder: To complement the other ingredients.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.
- Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and carefully hollow out some of the bread from the center, creating a well to hold the delicious filling.
Mix the Filling
In a bowl, combine the shredded pulled pork and barbecue sauce, making sure the pork is evenly coated.
Stuff the Bread
Layer the BBQ pulled pork mixture inside the hollowed-out bread, then sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
Season and Bake
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the cheese and bread. Bake the stuffed bread for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like sliced jalapeños or caramelized onions. You can also use shredded chicken or vegetarian options like pulled jackfruit for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 loaf
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ Pulled Pork, Cheesy Bread, Comfort Food, Appetizer, Game Day Food