Bloomin Onion Bread

Transform your next gathering with the irresistible Bloomin Onion Bread—a show-stopping appetizer that's as fun to eat as it is flavorful. This dish starts with a crusty round sourdough loaf, sliced into a blooming grid pattern to hold the gooey Monterey Jack cheese hiding in every nook and cranny. Slathered with a fragrant garlic butter infused with poppy seeds and fresh green onions, this pull-apart bread boasts a perfect balance of cheesy indulgence and savory richness. Baked to golden perfection with crispy edges and melty cheese, it’s ideal for sharing at parties or alongside soups and salads. Simple to prepare in under an hour, Bloomin Onion Bread combines crave-worthy textures and bold flavors for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large round sourdough loaf
• 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board. Using a sharp bread knife, make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart across the surface of the loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Turn the loaf 90 degrees and make another set of diagonal cuts to create a grid pattern. Set aside.

Step 3

Slice the Monterey Jack cheese into thin pieces that will fit into the cuts in the bread.

Step 4

Gently stuff the cheese slices into all the cuts in the bread, filling each space generously.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Remove the butter from heat, and stir in the chopped green onions and poppy seeds.

Step 7

Using a spoon or small brush, drizzle or brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the bread, making sure to get some into the cracks.

Step 8

Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, open the foil to expose the top of the bread and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.

Step 10

Carefully remove the bread from the oven, unwrap the foil, and place it on a serving platter. Serve warm, pulling apart pieces to enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	830.8 grams (830.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438

Total Fat 130.70g	168%
Saturated Fat 70.00g	350%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 326mg	109%
Sodium 3724mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 255.90g	93%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 6.00g
Protein 91.70g	183%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1719mg	132%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 933mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 39.9%