Description
This Irresistible Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is the perfect holiday appetizer with pull-apart dough balls stuffed with melty mozzarella, brushed in garlic butter, and baked into a festive shape. A fun, easy Christmas bread recipe ideal for sharing, dipping, and serving warm at your next holiday gathering. Keywords: Christmas tree bread, cheesy pull-apart bread, holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
20 cubes mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cut the refrigerated pizza dough into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces.
2. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
3. Flatten each dough piece, place a cheese cube in the center, and pinch closed.
4. Roll gently into balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.
5. Melt butter and mix in garlic and Italian seasoning.
6. Brush garlic butter over the dough balls generously.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Brush with remaining garlic butter after baking.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley.
10. Serve warm with marinara or pesto if desired.
Notes
This bread is best served fresh and warm.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and shape easier.
Try stuffing some dough balls with pepperoni or sundried tomatoes for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg