Green Chile Cheese with Garlic Butter Pull Apart Loaves

Ingredients:

• 1 small loaf of crusty bread (like sourdough or French)

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles (drained)

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• Salt to taste

• Foil (for wrapping)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Bread:

   • Slice the loaf in a criss-cross pattern — deep enough to stuff, but not all the way through the bottom. Think: checkerboard!

2. Make Garlic Butter:

   • Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

3. Stuff the Loaf:

   • Gently open the bread cracks and stuff shredded cheese and green chiles into the pockets.

   • Drizzle or brush the garlic butter all over the top and into the cracks.

4. Wrap & Air Fry:

   • Wrap the whole loaf in foil (leave the top slightly open if you want it extra crispy).

   • Place in air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, then unwrap the top and cook another 2–3 minutes to crisp up.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Let it cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy the cheesy, spicy, buttery magic.

🔥 Tips:

• Add cooked bacon bits for a meaty upgrade.

• Use pepper jack for more kick.

• Perfect for dipping in ranch or salsa!