Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread from refrigerated pizza dough. Warm, pull-apart bread loaded with herby garlic butter and plenty of cheese. Dip in marinara or pesto for the ultimate appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 13 ounce canned refrigerated pizza dough
- Parchment paper for lining baking sheet
- 6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 jar 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 dough into 30 approximately equal squares, then cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite-size (1-inch) pieces.
- Add a piece of mozzarella to each square of dough, then form a ball, rolling with your hands to smooth and seal the edges.
- Place the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a tree so they are touching.
- Blend the egg and water in a small bowl and lightly brush each ball with the egg wash.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the bread is baking, microwave the butter until melted, then stir in half of the Parmesan cheese and all of the grated garlic and herbs.
- Brush the rolls with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Serve right away with marinara and/or pesto for dipping.
Notes
- Best served warm for the ultimate cheesy pull-apart effect.
- You can use crescent roll dough instead of pizza dough for a softer texture.
- Swap herbs based on what you have — thyme or oregano also work great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American