1 round or oval loaf of bread, about 16 ounces
1/4 cup melted butter
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Warm marinara sauce
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice the bread horizontally into 1-inch slices but not all the way through; keep the slices attached at the bottom.
Turn the loaf and cut the bread vertically into 1-inch slices, again not cutting all the way through.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
Place the sliced loaf on a large piece of aluminum foil and pour the butter mixture over the loaf. Use a brush to make sure it gets into every crevice.
Using your fingers, gently stuff the mozzarella cheese between the slices. You may need to gently pull the slices apart to do this.
Wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. This can be done ahead of time.
Just before serving, uncover the bread and cook it for 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the bread crisps up.
Serve warm with a side of warmed marinara sauce.