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Irresistible Cheesy Christmas Tree

Irresistible Cheesy Christmas Tree: 5 Festive Treats


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Irresistible Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is the ultimate holiday appetizer. Soft pizza dough is stuffed with mozzarella, brushed with garlic-herb butter, and baked into a golden pull-apart Christmas tree.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough and cut into about 32 small squares.
  3. Place a cube of mozzarella in each square, fold dough around it, and pinch to seal into a ball.
  4. Arrange the balls into a Christmas tree shape on the baking sheet.
  5. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush over the dough balls.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 piece
    • Calories: 230
    • Sugar: 1g
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg

    Keywords: Irresistible Cheesy Christmas Tree