Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and fun appetizer that transforms your holiday gatherings into a culinary celebration. This delightful pull-apart bread, shaped like a Christmas tree, is filled with warm, gooey mozzarella cheese and infused with herby garlic butter. Its interactive design makes it perfect for sharing, while its charming presentation adds a touch of holiday spirit to your table. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this cheesy delight is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- 6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs: parsley, rosemary, basil
- Marinara or pesto (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut pizza dough into 30 squares and mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Place one piece of cheese in each dough square and roll into balls.
- Arrange the balls on the baking sheet in a tree shape, seam side down. Brush with an egg wash.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown. Mix melted butter with herbs and remaining parmesan, then brush over baked bread before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg