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Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread

Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread is a warm, pull apart bread loaded with herby garlic butter and plenty of cheese, perfect for dipping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 15 pieces

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 13 ounces canned refrigerator pizza dough
  • parchment paper for lining baking sheet
  • 6-7 sticks mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 jar marinara and/or pesto for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the dough into 30 approximately equal squares then cut the mozzarella cheese sticks into 30 bite size (1 inch) pieces.
  • Add a piece of mozzarella to each square of dough then form a ball, rolling with your hands to smooth and seal the edges.
  • Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet seam side down in the shape of a tree. Blend the egg and water in a small bowl and lightly brush each ball with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. While the bread is baking, microwave the butter until melted then stir in half of the parmesan cheese and all of the grated garlic and herbs. Brush onto the rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese over the top then serve right away with marinara and/or pesto for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece
Keyword cheesy pull apart bread, holiday appetizers, pull apart bread
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