Savory Cheese & Herb Pull-Apart Bread

Ingredients

• 1 loaf crusty bread (sourdough, French bread, or Italian loaf)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (or Monterey Jack)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for extra richness)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (for extra gooey texture)