Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a festive and mouthwatering appetizer that’s bound to steal the spotlight at your holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make pull-apart bread, shaped like a charming Christmas tree, is filled with gooey mozzarella and topped with herby garlic butter. Not only does it look stunning on your table, but it also offers a delicious interactive experience when paired with marinara or pesto for dipping. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively holiday parties, this cheesy delight will impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- 6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, basil)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- Marinara and/or pesto (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pizza dough into approximately 30 squares and slice mozzarella sticks into bite-sized pieces.
- Place one piece of mozzarella in each dough square, roll into balls, and arrange them on the baking sheet in a tree shape.
- Whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash; brush over each dough ball.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown. Mix melted butter with half of the parmesan, garlic, and herbs; brush this mixture over the baked rolls before sprinkling remaining cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg