Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread made with pizza dough, mozzarella, and garlic butter. A festive, easy pull-apart appetizer perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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13 oz refrigerated pizza dough
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6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into 30 pieces
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1 large egg + 1 tbsp water
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3 tbsp melted butter
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½ cup grated Parmesan, divided
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1 tbsp chopped parsley
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½ tbsp chopped rosemary
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½ tbsp chopped basil
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1 clove garlic, grated
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Marinara or pesto for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
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Cut pizza dough into 30 squares.
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Add 1 piece of mozzarella to each square and roll into balls.
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Arrange balls seam-side down in a Christmas tree shape.
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Brush with egg wash and bake for 16–18 minutes.
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Mix melted butter with garlic, herbs, and half the Parmesan.
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Brush hot tree with butter mixture and sprinkle remaining Parmesan.
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Serve warm with marinara and/or pesto.
Notes
Dough balls don’t need to be identical in size.
Parchment is essential to prevent sticking.
Brush butter while the bread is hot for better absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 16 Minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 3g