Key Takeaways
- Ham and cheese pull apart bread is a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer made from an Italian loaf.
- You slice the loaf, add a mayo and dressing mix, then stuff it with cheese, ham, and tomato.
- Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes to achieve a warm, gooey texture.
- Customize the recipe with ingredients like bacon or jalapeños to make it your own.
- This dish is perfect for parties and family dinners, making it easy for everyone to share.
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Ham and cheese pull apart bread turns a simple loaf of soft Italian bread into the appetizer everyone crowds around. You slice the loaf, then spread a tangy mayo and Italian dressing mixture between the slices. Next, you tuck in cheese, deli ham, and juicy tomato. After that, you wrap it in foil and bake it for just 15 to 20 minutes. The result comes out warm, gooey, and ready to tear apart by hand. This makes it a natural fit for game day, potlucks, and easy family dinners. With only a handful of ingredients and no special skills required, this ham and cheese pull apart bread feeds six. It also disappears fast.
Let’s roll up our sleeves! It’s time to savor the combination of warm, gooey cheese and savory ham!
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
- 1 loaf 16 oz soft Italian bread or unsliced sandwich bread
- 6 pieces of cheese
- 1 pkg. 6 oz Oscar Mayer deli-style ham
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven @ 350 degrees.
- Mix mayo and dressing. Set aside.
- Cut ends off bread to make a 12-inch loaf. Slice bread evenly into 12 slices, careful not to cut through to the bottom of the loaf.
- Spread the mixture between every other pair of bread slices. Fill with singles, ham, and tomato. Wrap the sandwich in foil.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
Ham and cheese pull apart bread proves that a great appetizer doesn’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. You mix a quick spread, stuff a loaf with your favorite fillings, and let the oven turn it into something warm and gooey. Make it your own by swapping in bacon, adding a few jalapeños, or trying a different cheese. However you build it, this easy recipe brings people together around one pan, and everyone gets to pull off a piece. Try it at your next party or family dinner, then leave a comment and tell me how you customized yours!