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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a delightful and festive appetizer that will elevate any holiday gathering. This pull-apart bread, crafted from convenient refrigerated pizza dough, is filled with gooey mozzarella and topped with herby garlic butter, filling your home with an inviting aroma. Shaped like a Christmas tree, it not only tastes amazing but also adds a fun visual element to your table. Perfect for sharing, this crowd-pleaser pairs wonderfully with marinara or pesto for dipping, making it an ideal treat for family dinners or festive parties. With its easy preparation and mouthwatering flavor, Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 13 ounces canned refrigerator pizza dough
  • 6–7 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 large egg (+ 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 jar marinara and/or pesto (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the pizza dough into approximately 30 equal squares; cut each mozzarella cheese stick into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Place one piece of mozzarella in each dough square and roll them into balls.
  4. Arrange the balls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, seam side down.
  5. Brush the formed tree with an egg wash (mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water).
  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. While baking, melt butter and mix in garlic and half of the parmesan cheese; brush over baked bread and sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
  8. Serve warm with marinara or pesto.

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