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Golden brown cheesy Christmas tree bread pull-apart with fresh herbs and sea salt, served with marinara dipping sauce.
Callie Brooks

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

This festive cheesy Christmas tree bread is golden, garlicky, and filled with gooey mozzarella — the perfect pull-apart centerpiece for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 13.8 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp parsley (for garnish)
  • marinara sauce (for dipping)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • pastry brush
  • knife or dough cutter
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Cut into 22 squares (about 2 inches each).
  3. In a bowl, mix mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Place 1 tsp filling in each dough square.
  4. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal and roll into balls.
  5. Arrange balls on the baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape (about 11 for tree, 2 for trunk).
  6. Beat the egg and brush over the dough balls.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
  8. Mix melted butter, parmesan, and parsley. Brush over hot bread after baking.
  9. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Make it your own by stuffing with mini pepperoni or topping with fresh rosemary. Don’t skip the egg wash for a golden finish! This bread is best served warm with marinara, but you can reheat leftovers easily in the oven.

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