Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread - Easy Recipe for Holiday Cheer
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 250kcal
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is an easy recipe perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring gooey cheese, flavorful herbs, and a festive presentation.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 package Canned Refrigerated Pizza Dough
For the Filling
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Sticks or dried mozzarella pearls
For the Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water or milk for a different sheen
For the Flavoring
- ½ cup Butter or olive oil
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
- 2 cloves Grated Garlic or garlic powder
For the Dipping Options
- 1 cup Marinara
- 1 cup Pesto
Instructions
How to Make Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean surface, cut it into 30 squares, and chop the mozzarella into 1-inch pieces.
- Place one mozzarella piece on each dough square, fold the edges over, and roll it into a ball.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Whisk the egg and water together and brush this mixture over each dough ball.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in half of the grated parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
- Brush the garlic butter over the bread and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top before serving with marinara or pesto.
Notes
This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread truly is an easy recipe that will add warmth and delight to your holiday festivities!
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg