Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread
This festive Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread is an easy and impressive holiday appetizer filled with melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 cans Refrigerated Pizza Dough Crescent roll dough or biscuit dough can be used as substitutes.
- 1-2 cups Fresh Mozzarella Cheddar, fontina, or brie can be used as alternatives.
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used instead.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Use as needed.
- for garnish Fresh Parsley or Basil Can use Italian seasoning for a substitute.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a clean surface.
- Cut the dough into small squares and fill each square with a hunk of mozzarella cheese.
- Pinch the dough around the cheese to create a ball shape and arrange these on a baking sheet in a tree shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder and herbs, if desired.
Notes
You can prep this bread ahead of time and store it in the fridge before baking. For an added twist, feel free to experiment with different fillings like ham or roasted peppers. Serve warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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